BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics in Iowa earn between $37,690 and $70,910, with a mean of $59,160. The national average for this role is $45,070.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| Iowa | $59,160 |
| National Average | $45,070 |
| Washington | $59,100 |
| Arkansas | $52,750 |
| Utah | $52,190 |
| Oklahoma | $51,950 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Iowa. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.