How much does a plant and system operator make in Iowa?
$75,800a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in Iowa. That is $36.44 an hour or $6,317 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.44
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,510Median: $75,800Highest 10%: $104,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,510 | $28.61 | |
| 25th | $69,770 | $33.54 | |
| Median | $75,800 | $36.44 | |
| 75th | $80,450 | $38.68 | |
| 90th | $104,900 | $50.42 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plant and system operators.
| 6. Nevada | $80,000 |
| 7. California | $78,020 |
| 8. Illinois | $77,780 |
| 9. Iowa | $75,800 |
| 10. New York | $74,700 |
| 11. Oklahoma | $74,240 |
| 12. Kansas | $74,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $36.44 ($75,800 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $75,800 against $62,470 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Iowa rank for plant and system operator pay?
Iowa ranks 9 of 44 states.
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.