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How much does a Chemical Plant Operator make in Iowa? (2025)

As of August 01, 2025, Chemical Plant Operators in Iowa earn an average annual salary of $54,345 with an hourly rate of $26. Salary ranges from $45,573 (10th percentile) to $69,583 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $49,754 (25th percentile) and $62,321 (75th percentile). Compensation varies based on experience, skills, company size, and local market factors - all explored below.

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75th Percentile $62,321 $5,193 $1,198 $30
Average $54,345 $4,529 $1,045 $26
25th Percentile $49,754 $4,146 $957 $24
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$49,754
Average $54,345/year
$62,321
$4,146
Average $4,529/month
$5,193
$957
Average $1,045/week
$1,198
$24
Average $26/hour
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75th Percentile $62,321 $5,193 $1,198 $30
Average $54,345 $4,529 $1,045 $26
25th Percentile $49,754 $4,146 $957 $24

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An entry-level Chemical Plant Operator with under 1 year experience makes about $51,368. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Chemical Plant Operator makes around $51,488. After 2-4 years, the Chemical Plant Operator pay rises to about $53,237. Those senior Chemical Plant Operator with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $56,339, and those Chemical Plant Operator having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $56,561 on average.

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Entry Level Chemical Plant Operator $51,368
Intermediate Level Chemical Plant Operator $51,488
Senior Level Chemical Plant Operator $53,237
Specialist Level Chemical Plant Operator $56,339
Expert Level Chemical Plant Operator $56,561
$51,368 0 yr
$51,488 < 2 yrs
$53,237 2-4 yrs
$56,339 5-8 yrs
$56,561 > 8 yrs
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