Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Iowa
Ranked #32 of 35 · IA
27.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,320 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $60,440
Employment 490
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $46,220P25 $50,630 Median $60,440P75 $62,540P90 $65,850
About 80% of chemical plant and system operatorss in Iowa earn between $46,220 and $65,850. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chemical plant and system operators salary in Iowa is $58,320, about 27.1% below the U.S. average ($79,970). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $60,720 | $59,280 | 190 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $60,600 | $58,930 | 90 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $59,860 | $56,430 | 100 |