How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Iowa?
$60,990a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Iowa. That is $29.32 an hour or $5,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.32
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,880Median: $60,990Highest 10%: $76,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,880 | $22.54 | |
| 25th | $50,300 | $24.18 | |
| Median | $60,990 | $29.32 | |
| 75th | $67,390 | $32.40 | |
| 90th | $76,040 | $36.56 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $67,450 |
| Dubuque, IA | $64,420 |
| Waterloo, IA | $63,890 |
| Iowa City, IA | $63,450 |
| Davenport, IA | $63,440 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $62,800 |
| Omaha, NE | $62,660 |
| Ames, IA | $61,730 |
| Sioux City, IA | $59,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 22. Arizona | $61,340 |
| 23. Utah | $61,290 |
| 24. Nebraska | $61,220 |
| 25. Iowa | $60,990 |
| 26. North Dakota | $60,470 |
| 27. Alaska | $60,160 |
| 28. Virginia | $59,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.32 ($60,990 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $60,990 against $60,020 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Iowa rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Iowa ranks 25 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $67,450 a year.
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.