Gas Plant Operators Salary in Iowa
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Iowa
$89,070
National Median
$83,400
Employment
400
Entry Level (10th)
$67,600
Top Earners (90th)
$97,800
How Iowa Compares
Iowa pays $5,670 more than the national median for gas plant operatorss.
There are 0.255 gas plant operators jobs per 1,000 workers in Iowa (location quotient: 2.47).
Other States for Gas Plant Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $124,980 | 630 |
| Connecticut | $107,400 | 90 |
| Oregon | $106,210 | 80 |
| Louisiana | $105,030 | 1,120 |
| New Jersey | $104,960 | 230 |
| Maryland | $104,340 | 140 |
| Massachusetts | $100,570 | 480 |
| Michigan | $98,320 | 480 |
| South Dakota | $98,170 | 80 |
| Illinois | $95,950 | 810 |
| Utah | $95,690 | 160 |
| Arizona | $94,900 | N/A |
| New Mexico | $94,050 | 250 |
| North Dakota | $93,910 | 160 |
| Colorado | $92,420 | 480 |
| New York | $91,100 | 220 |
| Georgia | $90,610 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $87,170 | 200 |
| Washington | $85,870 | 150 |
| Missouri | $84,980 | 310 |