Hydroelectric Plant Technicians Salary in Iowa
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians in Iowa earn a median of $100,500 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Power Plant Operators”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,320; the top 10% earn over $109,690. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
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Hydroelectric Plant Technicians pay in Iowa
How much do hydroelectric plant technicians make in Iowa?
The median is $100,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,320 and the top 10% earn over $109,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for hydroelectric plant technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 49 (−2% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.