Iowa State University Meat Laboratory (Ames)
Iowa State University Meat Laboratory
Not affiliated with Iowa State University Meat Laboratory.
ABOUT THIS FACILITY
- Products
- beef, beef/livestock, not-ready-to-eat, pork, processing, ready-to-eat, slaughter
- Size
- Very Small
PEER COMPARISON: IOWA PROCESSING PLANT
Data updated: May 2026| FACILITY | WORKFORCE | AMMONIA LBS |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University Meat Laboratory (Ames) | 25 | — |
| Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. - Waterloo, Ia. | 3,059 | 178,473 |
| Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. - Storm Lake, Ia. | 2,390 | 278,635 |
| Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. Louisa Co. — Columbus Junction | 1,556 | 80,533 |
| Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. (Council Bluffs, IA) | 1,500 | 117,381 |
AREA PAY PICTURE
Ammonia / Industrial Refrigeration Tech
- Government data for Iowa: $26.12–$37.26/hr (BLS OEWS, 2025-05)
- What techs ask in Iowa: $31.50–$37.87/hr — from 6 techs in our network
Industrial Maintenance Tech
- Government data for Iowa: $24.71–$33.78/hr (BLS OEWS, 2025-05)
- What techs ask in Iowa: $29.22–$40.05/hr — from 278 techs in our network
Regional estimates for these roles and this area — not tied to this or any specific employer.
NEARBY PLANTS HIRING
Data updated: May 2026| FACILITY | LOCATION | DISTANCE | OPEN JOBS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Foods Egg Products Company | Norwalk, IA | 39 mi | 1 ACTIVE |
| hormel foods | Knoxville, IA | 58 mi | 9 ACTIVE |
| Hormel Foods Co. | Knoxville, IA | 58 mi | 9 ACTIVE |
| hormel foods | Osceola, IA | 70 mi | 9 ACTIVE |
| Lineage | Ottumwa, IA | 96 mi | 11 ACTIVE |
| Lineage Logistics | Ottumwa, IA | 96 mi | 11 ACTIVE |
| OSI Industries | Oakland, IA | 102 mi | 13 ACTIVE |
| Oakland Foods a Division of OSI Industries, LLC | Oakland, IA | 102 mi | 13 ACTIVE |
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