SOC 51-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand — Iowa
Iowa
The median wage for Cutters and Trimmers, Hand in Iowa is $48,580 per year, well above the national median of $38,020.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Cutters and Trimmers, Hand in Iowa is $48,580 per year, well above the national median of $38,020. The gap of 27.8% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $46,030 at the tenth percentile to more than $50,370 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,580 to $48,600.
Among the 30 states with published data for this occupation, Iowa ranks 3rd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 465th of 711 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,030 | +21.1% |
| 25th | $48,580 | +27.8% |
| Median (50th) | $48,580 | +27.8% |
| 75th | $48,600 | +27.8% |
| 90th | $50,370 | +32.5% |
| Mean | $48,570 | +27.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Iowa run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $48,580 goes as far as $55,330 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 45.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,330US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,580 a year, 27.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,030 to $50,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 3rd of 30 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cutters and Trimmers, Hand in Iowa?
The median annual wage is $48,580, or $23.35 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 $38,020, so pay in Iowa is 27.8% 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 earns more than $50,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,030 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.
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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