The median annual wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Iowa is $43,280 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,630.
Pay spans roughly $33,790 at the 10th percentile to $55,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.81 per hour. An estimated 690 people work as machine feeders and offbearers in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $43,280 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,630 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.81 |
| 10th percentile | $33,790 |
| 90th percentile | $55,880 |
| Employment | 690 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.