Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment) Salary in Iowa
Median Annual Salary
$61,210
$29.43/hr
Salary Range
$47,830 – $84,130
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
5,440
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+4.1%
About average
COL-Adjusted
$68,163
real purchasing power
4.3% above the national median ($58,710)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$47,830 (entry)$61,210 (median)$84,130 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+10.9%
$5,095 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $84,130 | 420 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $66,250 | 540 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $63,560 | 1,250 |
| Ames | $61,540 | 220 |
| Cedar Rapids | $60,870 | 480 |
| Dubuque | $59,790 | 160 |
| Iowa City | $59,620 | 230 |
| Sioux City | $58,220 | 190 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.