Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators is $23.52 an hour ($48,920 a year). About 19,540 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($44,650). Iowa ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.09 | $35,560 |
| 25% of workers | $20.56 | $42,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.52 | $48,920 |
| 75% of workers | $25.19 | $52,400 |
| 90% of workers | $28.65 | $59,590 |
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $50,320 | 800 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $50,310 | 1,610 |
| Ames | $49,360 | 470 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $47,880 | 2,880 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $45,470 | 2,550 |
| Iowa City | $44,620 | 430 |
| Cedar Rapids | $42,760 | 1,290 |
| Sioux City | $39,660 | 370 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 138,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | $44,880 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $51,360 |
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