Gas Plant Operators Salary in Iowa

Gas plant operators in Iowa earn the most in Davenport (average $93,510 a year) and the least in Des Moines ($90,090), across the 2 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the gas plant operators average at $86,690 and the median at $92,970 for 480 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $88,710.

Gas Plant Operators average salary by city in Iowa

Davenport$93,510
Des Moines$90,090

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Davenport	$93,510	$92,970	$92,970	$71,673	89
Des Moines	$90,090	$95,260	$85,200	$69,397	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Gas Plant Operators salary in other states

Gas Plant Operators salary by city and state

More about pay in Iowa

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8092.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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