Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Iowa earn a median salary of $60,151 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.2% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 2,510 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $50,400 to $66,920 depending on location.
$60,151
Avg median salary in Iowa
$66,920
Highest paying metro
$50,400
Lowest paying metro
2,510
Employed in Iowa
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inWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $66,920 | $59,680 | $66,920 | 100 |
| Des Moines, IA | $66,660 | $60,610 | $71,580 | 290 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $64,220 | $59,630 | $74,810 | 130 |
| Waterloo, IA | $62,860 | $59,180 | $72,700 | 110 |
| Ames, IA | $62,000 | $48,650 | $75,550 | 60 |
| Dubuque, IA | $61,620 | $61,100 | $67,880 | 50 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $61,490 | $51,950 | $66,550 | 190 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $60,820 | $50,630 | $65,330 | 70 |
| Northwest Iowa | $56,370 | $47,540 | $61,190 | 500 |
| Southeast Iowa | $56,310 | $48,370 | $63,390 | 470 |
| Southwest Iowa | $52,140 | $46,300 | $58,690 | 220 |
| Northeast Iowa | $50,400 | $48,020 | $59,730 | 320 |