Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators Salary in Iowa

$24,198 $78,530
10th pct Median: $45,657 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$24,198
25th Percentile$32,873
50th (Median)$45,657
75th Percentile$63,007
90th (Top Earners)$78,530
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Iowa median salary of $45,657 for Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators has the purchasing power of approximately $50,450 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Iowa's lower cost of living (COL index: 90.5) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators make in Iowa?
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators in Iowa earn a median annual salary of $45,657 per year ($21.95/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $50,730.
Is Iowa a good state for Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators?
Iowa pays slightly below the national average for mine cutting and channeling machine operators. Cost of living in Iowa is lower average (COL index: 90.5).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators in Iowa?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 90.5 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $45,657 salary in Iowa has the purchasing power of approximately $50,450 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Iowa increase real purchasing power.
How does Iowa compare to neighboring states for Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Iowa

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $298,980
2 Radiologists $278,928
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $275,598
4 Neurologists $266,040
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $244,692
6 Psychiatrists $224,818
7 Physicians, Pathologists $219,528
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $219,006
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators in Iowa

Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the construction trades sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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