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Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in Iowa

In Iowa, engine and other machine assemblers earn $44,810 at the median, or about $21.55 an hour. The range runs from $41K at the entry level to $64K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Iowa. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$45K
Median annual
$21.55/hr
Hourly rate
$41K
Entry level (10th %)
$64K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $45K get you in Iowa?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,993/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,064/mo
Rent as % of take-home35.5% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$50,428/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,929/mo

About engine and other machine assemblers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 38,420
Iowa employed: 120
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Iowa

Bar chart showing Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary percentiles in Iowa: 10th percentile $40,930, 25th percentile $40,930, median $44,810, 75th percentile $57,110, 90th percentile $63,950. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$41K25th$41KMedian$45K75th$57K90th$64K
Bar chart showing Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary percentiles in Iowa: 10th percentile $40,930, 25th percentile $40,930, median $44,810, 75th percentile $57,110, 90th percentile $63,950. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level engine and other machine assemblers (10th percentile) start around $41K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K. Top earners bring in $64K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do engine and other machine assemblers make in Iowa?

The median is $44,810 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,930, and experienced engine and other machine assemblers can clear $63,950. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $45K enough to live in Iowa?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,993/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,064/month, which eats 35.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a engine and other machine assemblers salary go in Iowa?

Iowa has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median engine and other machine assemblers salary is worth about $50,428 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do engine and other machine assemblers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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