The median annual wage for Gas Plant Operators in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $94,150 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $91,560.
Pay spans roughly $81,230 at the 10th percentile to $98,180 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $45.27 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as gas plant operators in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $94,150 |
| Mean (annual) | $91,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $45.27 |
| 10th percentile | $81,230 |
| 90th percentile | $98,180 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.