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Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing pay in Iowa

In Iowa, the median pay for woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing is $24.62 an hour ($51,200 a year). About 1,100 people work in this job there.

$24.62Median hourly pay
$49,460–$57,470Middle half of workers, yearly
1,100People in this job in Iowa

That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($43,380). Iowa ranks 3rd of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing in Iowa

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.01$39,540
25% of workers$23.78$49,460
Half of workers (median)$24.62$51,200
75% of workers$27.63$57,470
90% of workers$27.64$57,480

Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing pay in Iowa metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Des Moines-West Des Moines$60,07070

Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -2.5% over ten years, declining · about 5,300 openings a year (BLS)

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Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,240
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,600
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,380
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$72,670
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$47,110

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.