Power Plant Operators Salary in Iowa
Ranked #35 of 49 · IA
6.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $93,580 ≈ $45/hr
Median annual salary $100,500
Employment 470
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $63,320P25 $78,060 Median $100,500P75 $104,480P90 $109,690
About 80% of power plant operatorss in Iowa earn between $63,320 and $109,690. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean power plant operators salary in Iowa is $93,580, about 6.2% below the U.S. average ($99,790). That works out to roughly $45/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $104,920 | $102,850 | 40 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $100,700 | $92,510 | — |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $96,940 | $95,540 | 110 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $94,010 | $92,950 | — |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $76,550 | $83,090 | 30 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $76,500 | $81,950 | 40 |