BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics in Iowa earn between $45,770 and $58,180, with a mean of $48,280. The national average for this role is $51,982.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| Iowa | $48,280 |
| National Average | $51,982 |
| Oregon | $71,820 |
| California | $61,470 |
| Nebraska | $61,420 |
| Massachusetts | $59,820 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Iowa. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.