SOC 51-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Cedar Rapids, IA is $64,670 per year, well above the national median of $48,540.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Cedar Rapids, IA is $64,670 per year, well above the national median of $48,540. The gap of 33.2% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $64,670 and $64,780. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $58,990 and the ninetieth at $64,780.
Employment stands at 340, or 2.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Sioux City records the highest median at $58,670. Of the 391 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 141st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,990 | +21.5% |
| 25th | $64,670 | +33.2% |
| Median (50th) | $64,670 | +33.2% |
| 75th | $64,780 | +33.5% |
| 90th | $64,780 | +33.5% |
| Mean | $63,200 | +30.2% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux City | $58,670 | 70 | |
| 2 | Des Moines | $55,160 | 120 | |
| 3 | Davenport | $43,770 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cedar Rapids run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $64,670 goes as far as $73,656 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 51.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,656US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,670 a year, 33.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,990 to $64,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 340 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sioux City, at $58,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median annual wage is $64,670, or $31.09 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 $48,540, so pay in Cedar Rapids, IA is 33.2% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA earns more than $64,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,990 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 $58,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 340 jobs in this occupation in Cedar Rapids, 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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