SOC 45-2091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Agricultural Equipment Operators — Iowa City
Iowa City, IA · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Iowa City, IA comes to $46,940 a year, ahead of the national median of $41,730 by 12.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Iowa City, IA comes to $46,940 a year, ahead of the national median of $41,730 by 12.5%. Pay ranges from under $29,120 at the tenth percentile to more than $69,410 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,690 to $58,000.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.82 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Sioux City records the highest median at $49,990. Of the 296 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 212th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,120 | −30.2% |
| 25th | $35,690 | −14.5% |
| Median (50th) | $46,940 | +12.5% |
| 75th | $58,000 | +39.0% |
| 90th | $69,410 | +66.3% |
| Mean | $47,040 | +12.7% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux City | $49,990 | 50 | |
| 2 | Dubuque | $49,440 | 40 | |
| 3 | Ames | $47,610 | 30 | |
| 4 | Des Moines | $46,220 | 110 | |
| 5 | Davenport | $45,310 | 70 | |
| 6 | Waterloo | $44,810 | 60 | |
| 7 | Cedar Rapids | $44,660 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Iowa City run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $46,940 goes as far as $53,462 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,462US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,940 a year, 12.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,120 to $69,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sioux City, at $49,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Iowa City, IA?
The median annual wage is $46,940, or $22.57 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $41,730, so pay in Iowa City, IA is 12.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Iowa City, IA earns more than $69,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,120 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Sioux City, at $49,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Iowa City, IA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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