First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Iowa
At $74,750 a year, the median for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Iowa is close to the national median of $74,450 (0%); Iowa ranks 25th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 54% more than the median across all occupations in Iowa ($48,540). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin pay more (up to $78,550 in Minnesota) and Missouri, South Dakota and Nebraska pay less (down to $72,200 in Nebraska). Iowa employs 10,130 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 6.50 per 1,000 jobs, the 24th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.50 means the occupation is more concentrated in Iowa than nationally.
Iowa vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Iowa | Hourly | $23.18 | $29.07 | $35.94 | $39.97 | $48.08 | $35.67 | 10,130 | 6.50 | 1.50 |
| Annual | $48,210 | $60,460 | $74,750 | $83,130 | $100,000 | $74,190 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $22.66 | $28.19 | $35.79 | $44.08 | $52.28 | $36.83 | 673,430 | – | – |
| Annual | $47,130 | $58,630 | $74,450 | $91,680 | $108,750 | $76,600 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 25th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 24th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.50
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.50
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Iowa's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Iowa
9 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Iowa publish a row for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $39.50 | $82,170 | $55,810 | $102,950 | 670 | 8.88 | 2.05 |
| Dubuque, IA | $37.08 | $77,130 | $50,720 | $105,960 | 480 | 8.26 | 1.91 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $36.82 | $76,580 | $48,700 | $106,380 | 1,140 | 6.32 | 1.46 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $36.24 | $75,370 | $48,360 | $101,060 | 470 | 5.63 | 1.30 |
| Ames, IA | $35.65 | $74,160 | $46,470 | $99,010 | 300 | 5.30 | 1.22 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $34.92 | $72,640 | $51,720 | $109,890 | 780 | 5.61 | 1.30 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $34.21 | $71,150 | $47,460 | $100,670 | 1,300 | 3.22 | 0.74 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $33.71 | $70,110 | $46,310 | $99,820 | 2,160 | 4.34 | 1.00 |
| Iowa City, IA | $33.16 | $68,960 | $48,060 | $97,430 | 280 | 2.95 | 0.68 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $36.70 | $76,340 | $49,250 | $101,990 | 2,320 | 11.58 | 2.67 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $35.74 | $74,340 | $47,510 | $96,280 | 1,400 | 9.59 | 2.21 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $34.34 | $71,420 | $45,830 | $91,020 | 640 | 8.72 | 2.01 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $32.19 | $66,960 | $47,220 | $98,070 | 910 | 9.13 | 2.11 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (every state ranked) and the Iowa wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Iowa estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.