The median annual wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Iowa is $58,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,990.
Pay spans roughly $52,740 at the 10th percentile to $75,090 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.05 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as plant and system operators, all other in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $58,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,990 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.05 |
| 10th percentile | $52,740 |
| 90th percentile | $75,090 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.