Skilled Trades Jobs in Iowa
Iowa has 121 open government jobs in Skilled Trades as of October 26, 2026, from 17 employers; the median advertised salary is $60,819.
Browse 121 skilled trades government jobs in Iowa — state, county, and city roles with advertised salary data.
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- 121
- Employers
- 17
- New in 30 days
- 66
- Median pay
- $60,819
- Middle half
- $50K–$72K
Who's hiring
| Employer | Open | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| RTX (Raytheon) | 45 | |
| State of Iowa | 15 | $56,586 |
| Amentum | 12 | $62,400 |
| Oshkosh Corporation (incl. Oshkosh Defense) | 12 | $50,274 |
| Iowa State University | 11 |
- Highway Technician Associate - Sioux CityState of Iowa · Sioux City - 51101 - Woodbury County, IA · $51K - $71K
- Soil Conservation Technician - Union CoState of Iowa · Creston - 50801 - Union County, IA · $35K - $51K
- Highway Technician Associate - BooneState of Iowa · Boone - 50036 - Boone County, IA · $51K - $71K
- General Maintenance Technician - 2nd ShiftAmentum · US-IA-Davenport · $29 - $32
- FACILITY MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTArmy National Guard Units · Camp Dodge Military Reservation, IA · $75K - $98K
- Highway Technician Associate - ClarindaState of Iowa · Clarinda - 51632 - Page County, IA · $51K - $71K
- Soil Conservation Technician - Van Buren CoState of Iowa · Keosauqua - 52565 - Van Buren County, IA · $35K - $51K
- Lead Electronics Technician - CAMEL (Onsite)RTX (Raytheon) · US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106 · $60K - $114K
- Highway Technician Associate - AltoonaState of Iowa · Altoona - 50009 - Polk County, IA · $51K - $71K
- Highway Technician Associate - KnoxvilleState of Iowa · Knoxville - 50138 - Marion County, IA · $51K - $71K
- Food Service WorkerState of Iowa · Cherokee - 51012 - Cherokee County, IA · $31K - $44K
- Assembly Technician - 1st ShiftEaton Aerospace · Davenport, Iowa, USA, 52804 · $61K - $61K
- Motor Vehicle OperatorVeterans Health Administration · Des Moines, IA · $24.28 - $28.32
- Food Service WorkerState of Iowa · Independence - 50644 - Buchanan County, IA · $31K - $44K
- Electronics MechanicU.S. Army Reserve Command · Cedar Falls, IA · $31.65 - $36.97
- General Maintenance Technician III - 2nd shiftAmentum · US-IA-Davenport · $30 - $32
- Grounds LaborerDes Moines Water Works · Water Works Park, IA · $56K - $69K
- Small Arms RepairerU.S. Army Reserve Command · Cedar Falls, IA · $30.38 - $35.48
- Highway Technician Associate - Des Moines NorthState of Iowa · Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA · $51K - $71K
- Crane Maintenance Technician III - 2nd shiftAmentum · US-IA-Davenport · $27 - $30
- VCS Food Service Worker/Barista- Iowa City IAVeterans Health Administration · Iowa City, IA · $18.26 - $18.26
- Resident Treatment Technician (Crisis Response Team)State of Iowa · Independence - 50644 - Buchanan County, IA · $46K - $67K
- Environmental Systems Mechanic IIowa State University · Ames, IA
- Automotive Mechanic IV - 3rd ShiftAmentum · US-IA-Davenport · $30 - $32
Frequently asked questions
What do Skilled Trades government jobs in Iowa pay?
The median advertised salary for Skilled Trades government jobs in Iowa on Ayla is $60,819 a year as of October 26, 2026; the middle half pay $49,551 to $71,932.
Who is hiring the most Skilled Trades government jobs in Iowa?
As of October 26, 2026, the employers with the most open Skilled Trades government jobs in Iowa on Ayla are RTX (Raytheon) (45), State of Iowa (15) and Amentum (12).
How many new Skilled Trades government jobs in Iowa were posted in the last 30 days?
66 of the 121 open Skilled Trades government jobs in Iowa on Ayla were added in the 30 days before October 26, 2026.