The median annual wage for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic in Iowa is $63,300 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,740.
Pay spans roughly $48,990 at the 10th percentile to $69,100 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.44 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as patternmakers, metal and plastic in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $63,300 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,740 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.44 |
| 10th percentile | $48,990 |
| 90th percentile | $69,100 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.