Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Iowa
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Iowa earn a median salary of $54,350 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.8% vs the national median of $57,090. An estimated 1,320 chemical equipment operators and tenders are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $48,940 to $60,490 depending on location.
$54,350
Avg median salary in Iowa
$60,490
Highest paying metro
$48,940
Lowest paying metro
1,320
Employed in Iowa
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $60,490 | $51,140 | $61,210 | 80 |
| Des Moines, IA | $59,340 | $50,160 | $61,580 | 130 |
| Southeast Iowa | $54,280 | $47,560 | $71,680 | 420 |
| Northeast Iowa | $52,350 | $46,810 | $65,400 | 340 |
| Southwest Iowa | $50,700 | $46,040 | $55,560 | 90 |
| Northwest Iowa | $48,940 | $46,950 | $57,790 | 260 |