Gas Plant Operators Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Iowa
Gas Plant Operators in Iowa earn a median salary of $81,354 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.5% vs the national median of $83,400. An estimated 290 gas plant operators are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $45,930 to $94,150 depending on location.
$81,354
Avg median salary in Iowa
$94,150
Highest paying metro
$45,930
Lowest paying metro
290
Employed in Iowa
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Gas Plant Operators salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $94,150 | $89,070 | $94,150 | 120 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $92,970 | $92,970 | $96,800 | 40 |
| Northeast Iowa | $88,910 | $66,960 | $95,140 | 50 |
| Northwest Iowa | $84,810 | $62,450 | $94,130 | 50 |
| Southwest Iowa | $45,930 | $45,930 | $87,950 | 30 |