How much does a gas plant operator make in Des Moines?
$95,260a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $45.80 an hour or $7,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.80
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,440Median: $95,260Highest 10%: $101,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,440 | $30.98 | |
| 25th | $85,200 | $40.96 | |
| Median | $95,260 | $45.80 | |
| 75th | $99,200 | $47.69 | |
| 90th | $101,200 | $48.65 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators.
| Omaha, NE | $91,320 |
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How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Des Moines?
The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $45.80 ($95,260 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Des Moines than the national average?
Yes: $95,260 against $87,820 nationally, 8% more.
How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $92,970, so Des Moines pays 2% more.
Where does Des Moines rank for gas plant operator pay?
17 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Des Moines?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.