Gas Plant Operators Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $84,810 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.77
10th percentile $60,210
90th percentile $96,820
Employed locally 50
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,210
    25th
    $62,450
    50th (median)
    $84,810
    75th
    $94,130
    90th
    $96,820

    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 Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,260
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,550
    Food Batchmakers$49,760
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41,600
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$41,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Northwest Iowa is $40.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Northwest Iowa is 1.7% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $60,210 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,450.