The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Iowa is $60,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,570.
Pay spans roughly $49,980 at the 10th percentile to $63,690 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.90 per hour.
| Median (annual) | $60,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,570 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.90 |
| 10th percentile | $49,980 |
| 90th percentile | $63,690 |
| Employment | — |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.