Sewing Machine Operators pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for sewing machine operators is $17.25 an hour ($35,870 a year). About 590 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($36,670). Iowa ranks 30th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sewing machine operators in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.89 | $28,890 |
| 25% of workers | $15.26 | $31,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.25 | $35,870 |
| 75% of workers | $19.07 | $39,660 |
| 90% of workers | $22.73 | $47,270 |
Sewing Machine Operators pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $39,120 | 50 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $37,270 | 80 |
| Sioux City | $36,300 | 30 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $36,220 | 70 |
| Cedar Rapids | $35,740 | 40 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $34,310 | 60 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for sewing machine operators
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -15.1% over ten years, declining · about 9,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $46,110 |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $49,600 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $45,250 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $34,050 |
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