Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Iowa
Ranked #28 of 50 · IA
2.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,790 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $60,990
Employment 2,370
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $46,880P25 $50,300 Median $60,990P75 $67,390P90 $76,040
About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in Iowa earn between $46,880 and $76,040. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Iowa is $60,790, about 2.8% below the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $67,450 | $66,700 | 330 |
| Dubuque, IA | $64,420 | $62,890 | 60 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $63,890 | $64,980 | 120 |
| Iowa City, IA | $63,450 | $63,250 | 110 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $63,440 | $63,250 | 220 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $62,800 | $62,290 | 130 |
| Ames, IA | $61,730 | $63,000 | 70 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $60,480 | $60,610 | 460 |
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