Power Plant Operators Salary in Iowa

Median Salary

$100,500

per year

Hourly Rate

$48.32

per hour

Employment

470

in Iowa

vs. National Avg

-1.5%

National: $102,040

📊 Compared to the national median of $102,040, Iowa pays 1.5% LESS for Power Plant Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$112,668

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

89.2

11% below national avg

Rent/Income

11%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Iowa

10th

$63,320

25th

$78,060

Median

$100,500

75th

$104,480

90th

$109,690

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