Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Iowa

Median Salary

$60,990

per year

Hourly Rate

$29.32

per hour

Employment

2,370

in Iowa

vs. National Avg

+1.6%

National: $60,020

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,020, Iowa pays 1.6% MORE for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$68,374

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

89.2

11% below national avg

Rent/Income

19%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Iowa

10th

$46,880

25th

$50,300

Median

$60,990

75th

$67,390

90th

$76,040

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