Power Plant Operators Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Iowa
Power Plant Operators in Iowa earn a median salary of $88,443 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.3% vs the national median of $99,670. An estimated 230 power plant operators are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $67,090 to $101,520 depending on location.
$88,443
Avg median salary in Iowa
$101,520
Highest paying metro
$67,090
Lowest paying metro
230
Employed in Iowa
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Power Plant Operators salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $101,520 | $101,520 | $102,790 | 50 |
| Des Moines, IA | $100,700 | $77,370 | $100,820 | — |
| Southeast Iowa | $97,260 | $82,270 | $101,100 | 100 |
| Northeast Iowa | $94,010 | $94,010 | $97,220 | — |
| Waterloo, IA | $70,080 | $53,550 | $99,720 | 30 |
| Northwest Iowa | $67,090 | $63,020 | $82,310 | 50 |