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Press Machine Operator Salary in Iowa (2026)
$23.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,108/year ($3,259/month) for a single filer
Iowa ranks 14th of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 2,030 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Iowa, the typical worker earns $48,240 a year — though pay ranges from $36,550 for newcomers to $57,490 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $52,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,030 Press Machine Operator jobs in Iowa (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $48,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,108 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $48,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,609 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,690 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,833 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,108 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,259 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Iowa?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Iowa is $48,240 per year ($23.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,120 and $52,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $48,240, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $39,108 per year ($3,259 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 2,030 Press Machine Operator jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.