Gas Plant Operators Salary in Iowa
Ranked #25 of 43 · IA
2.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $86,690 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $92,970
Employment 480
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $59,840P25 $82,510 Median $92,970P75 $96,800P90 $100,480
About 80% of gas plant operatorss in Iowa earn between $59,840 and $100,480. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean gas plant operators salary in Iowa is $86,690, about 2.3% below the U.S. average ($88,710). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $95,260 | $90,090 | 100 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $92,970 | $93,510 | 40 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $88,910 | $81,590 | 50 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $87,640 | $79,020 | 50 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $45,930 | $68,690 | 30 |