Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Iowa

Median Salary

$60,440

per year

Hourly Rate

$29.06

per hour

Employment

490

in Iowa

vs. National Avg

-22.6%

National: $78,120

📊 Compared to the national median of $78,120, Iowa pays 22.6% LESS for Chemical Plant and System Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$67,758

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

89.2

11% below national avg

Rent/Income

19%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Iowa

10th

$46,220

25th

$50,630

Median

$60,440

75th

$62,540

90th

$65,850

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).