Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Iowa
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Iowa
$59,400
National Median
$58,260
Employment
2,460
Entry Level (10th)
$45,650
Top Earners (90th)
$73,960
How Iowa Compares
Iowa pays $1,140 more than the national median for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss.
There are 1.573 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators jobs per 1,000 workers in Iowa (location quotient: 1.91).
Other States for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $82,100 | 11,260 |
| Nevada | $79,140 | N/A |
| Washington | $78,810 | 1,950 |
| Alaska | $76,910 | 570 |
| New Jersey | $75,200 | 2,040 |
| Connecticut | $74,450 | 750 |
| Minnesota | $70,470 | 2,050 |
| Colorado | $68,220 | 2,410 |
| New Hampshire | $66,240 | 930 |
| Hawaii | $65,800 | 660 |
| Massachusetts | $65,620 | 2,480 |
| Oregon | $64,500 | 1,170 |
| Illinois | $63,790 | 3,870 |
| New York | $63,140 | 5,270 |
| Wisconsin | $62,360 | 2,110 |
| Vermont | $61,530 | 340 |
| Arizona | $61,480 | 3,470 |
| Maine | $60,960 | 660 |
| Wyoming | $60,580 | 710 |
| Delaware | $59,960 | 250 |