Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Iowa
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Iowa earn a median of $60,990 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,370
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,880; the top 10% earn over $76,040. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Iowa
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Iowa?
The median is $60,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,880 and the top 10% earn over $76,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 50 (+2% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.