Gas Plant Operators Salary in Iowa
Gas Plant Operators in Iowa earn a median of $92,970 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $92,970
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($87,820)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,840; the top 10% earn over $100,480. Nationally the range is $61,350 to $115,520.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Biomass Plant Technicians$100,500 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$90,160 median in Iowa
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60,990 median in Iowa
- Power Plant Operators$100,500 median in Iowa
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$51,450 median in Iowa
Gas Plant Operators pay in Iowa
How much do gas plant operators make in Iowa?
The median is $92,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,840 and the top 10% earn over $100,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for gas plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 43 (+6% vs. the national median of $87,820). Living costs are not included.