Salary guide, May 2025
Maintenance Technician A pay in Iowa
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The median annual wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Iowa was $64,400 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $57,550 and $76,040.
The Iowa median is $120 below the national median of $64,520, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Maintenance Technician A is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about iowa?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $47,770 | $57,550 | $64,400 | $76,040 | $82,780 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.97 | $27.67 | $30.96 | $36.56 | $39.80 |
BLS estimated 6,050 workers employed in this occupation in Iowa. Location quotient: 1.37.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,120 | $55,010 | $64,520 | $78,780 | $95,170 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.17 | $26.45 | $31.02 | $37.88 | $45.76 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $58,210 | $65,090 | $74,260 |
| May 2025 | $57,550 | $64,400 | $76,040 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Iowa. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $67,250 | $60,190 to $79,180 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $63,590 | $58,020 to $76,100 |
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