Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for maintenance and repair workers, general is $25.08 an hour ($52,160 a year). About 16,500 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($49,590). Iowa ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for maintenance and repair workers, general in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.58 | $36,570 |
| 25% of workers | $21.21 | $44,110 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.08 | $52,160 |
| 75% of workers | $30.01 | $62,430 |
| 90% of workers | $35.81 | $74,490 |
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux City | $57,470 | 980 |
| Ames | $54,770 | 670 |
| Dubuque | $54,360 | 570 |
| Cedar Rapids | $51,880 | 1,260 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $51,200 | 1,940 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $50,940 | 870 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $50,780 | 3,780 |
| Iowa City | $47,760 | 710 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for maintenance and repair workers, general
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 148,700 openings a year (BLS)
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