Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in Iowa
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Iowa earn an average of $60,790 a year. That is $1,750 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $62,540. The best-paying metro area is Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA at $66,700.
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Average pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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Iowa vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $62,540 | $30.07 |
| Iowa | $60,790 | $29.23 |
| Illinois | $71,820 | $34.53 |
| Minnesota | $71,490 | $34.37 |
| Wisconsin | $64,070 | $30.80 |
| Nebraska | $60,380 | $29.03 |
| South Dakota | $55,750 | $26.80 |
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Average pay, Iowa, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Iowa?
The average is $60,790 a year, and the median is $60,990. That is $1,750 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $62,540.
What is the hourly wage in Iowa?
$29.23 an hour on average; the median is $29.32.
Where in Iowa do they earn the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA ($66,700), followed by Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA ($64,980). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Sioux City, IA-NE-SD ($60,350).
How does Iowa rank?
Iowa ranks #28 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.