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Manufacturing engineer salary in Iowa (Updated 2026)

How much does a Manufacturing Engineer make in Iowa?

Average base salary

$85,240
11%
below national average
Average $85,240
Low $62,973
High $115,379

The average salary for a manufacturing engineer is $85,240 per year in Iowa. 146 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 4, 2026).

Manufacturing Engineer job openings in Iowa

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Regional Smart Manufacturing S...
Cargill3.7out of 5 stars.
Eddyville, IA
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Manufacturing Engineer in Iowa

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
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$132,500per year
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Collins Aerospace
 
$128,333per year
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RTX
 
$128,333per year
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3M
 
$117,854per year
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Innova Solutions
 
$114,400per year
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BAE Systems USA
 
$110,728per year
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Highest paying cities for Manufacturing Engineers near Iowa

  1. Coralville, IA
    $144,105 per year
  2. Ames, IA
    $98,852 per year
  3. Orange City, IA
    $89,844 per year
  4. Cedar Rapids, IA
    $83,833 per year
  5. Davenport, IA
    $83,772 per year

Where can a Manufacturing Engineer earn more?

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Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer

Job openings
Average $33.44 per hour

Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Job openings
Average $85,481 per year

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job openings
Average $102,323 per year