Manufacturing Jobs in Iowa

60 positions from 37 employers

60active jobs
37employers hiring
$42.2Knational median wage
-2.8%2022–2032 outlook

60 active Manufacturing jobs in Iowa from 37 US employers. Largest hirers include Marmen Inc., TradeJobsWorkforce, Raytheon. The national median wage for this occupation is $42.2K. BLS projects -2% employment change between 2022 and 2032. Production occupations — machine operators, assemblers, machinists, welders, packagers — are the manufacturing backbone. Many subgroups have flat or declining employment forecasts, but skilled trades like welding remain in steady demand. AI exposure is moderate; physical robotics and process automation continue to reshape the floor while skilled set-up and repair work resist replacement.

Other popular roles in Iowa

Transportation and Logistics in Iowa (924) Healthcare in Iowa (419) Sales and Retail in Iowa (101) Maintenance and Repair in Iowa (91) Healthcare Support in Iowa (77) Management in Iowa (54) Office and Admin in Iowa (38) Food and Hospitality in Iowa (19)

Manufacturing jobs in other top states

Manufacturing in Wisconsin (1,133) Manufacturing in California (1,058) Manufacturing in South Carolina (614) Manufacturing in Minnesota (592) Manufacturing in Pennsylvania (576) Manufacturing in New York (514)

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Top Manufacturing employers in Iowa

Marmen Inc. 6 jobs TradeJobsWorkforce 4 jobs Raytheon 3 jobs Conductix-Wampfler 3 jobs Crystal 3 jobs Pilot Flying J 3 jobs Weiler 3 jobs Collins Aerospace 2 jobs

Other job categories in Iowa

Transportation and Logistics 924 jobs Healthcare 419 jobs Sales and Retail 101 jobs Maintenance and Repair 91 jobs Healthcare Support 77 jobs Management 54 jobs Office and Admin 38 jobs Food and Hospitality 19 jobs Computer and IT 19 jobs

Specialisations within Manufacturing

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators Assemblers and Fabricators Machinists Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Bakers

Frequently asked questions

How many Manufacturing jobs are available in Iowa?
There are currently 60 active Manufacturing jobs in Iowa from 37 employers. Listings are refreshed daily from our partner job feeds.
What's the average salary for Manufacturing jobs in Iowa?
The U.S. national median wage for Manufacturing occupations is $42,237 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2023). Pay in Iowa varies by employer, role seniority and shift; individual job listings include salary detail where the employer has provided it.
Which companies hire Manufacturing workers in Iowa?
Top employers currently advertising Manufacturing roles in Iowa include Marmen Inc., TradeJobsWorkforce, and Raytheon. The full list of 37 active employers updates as new listings come in.
Is the Manufacturing field growing in Iowa?
Nationally, Manufacturing occupations are projected to change by -2.8% between 2022 and 2032 (BLS Employment Projections) — expected to be stable. Local demand in Iowa is reflected by the 60 active openings on this page.
What's the AI exposure for Manufacturing roles?
Our AI Vulnerability Index combines Frey & Osborne (2013), OpenAI/Penn (2023), and the Anthropic Economic Index into a 0–100 score. Manufacturing roles vary internally — see the AI Vulnerability Index for the per-occupation score and methodology.