Power Plant Operators Salary in Northeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $94,010 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $45.20
10th percentile $76,290
90th percentile $109,690
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,290
    25th
    $94,010
    50th (median)
    $94,010
    75th
    $97,220
    90th
    $109,690

    Top-paying metros for Power Plant Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $156,260
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $140,800
    Fresno, CA $136,640
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $136,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $133,460
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $128,340

    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 Power Plant Operators make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Northeast Iowa is $45.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Northeast Iowa is 5.7% below the national median of $99,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $76,290 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,010.