Food Processing Workers, All Other in Iowa
Local pay for food processing workers, all other in Iowa, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 51-3099
$41,740
median pay, Iowa
5,210
employed in Iowa
+5.2%
vs U.S. median
+5.3%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What food processing workers, all other earn in Iowa
Iowa · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of food processing workers, all other in Iowa earn between $40,320 and $42,160 a year; the U.S. median is $39,680.
$40,230
P10
$41,740
MEDIAN
$42,160
P75
$43,140
P90
Pay by metro in Iowa
$46,350
$43,520
$42,960
$41,070
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