Gas Plant Operators Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $88,910 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $42.75
10th percentile $45,930
90th percentile $98,640
Employed locally 50
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,930
    25th
    $66,960
    50th (median)
    $88,910
    75th
    $95,140
    90th
    $98,640

    Top-paying metros for Gas Plant Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $126,640
    California $124,980
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $124,100
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $118,640
    Baton Rouge, LA $113,570
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,810

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,140
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$56,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Northeast Iowa is $42.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.42 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Northeast Iowa is 6.6% above the national median of $83,400. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Gas Plant Operators in Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,930 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,960.