The median annual wage for Model Makers, Metal and Plastic in Iowa is $52,400 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,300.
Pay spans roughly $47,710 at the 10th percentile to $74,420 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.19 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as model makers, metal and plastic in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $52,400 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.19 |
| 10th percentile | $47,710 |
| 90th percentile | $74,420 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.