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Biomass Power Plant Managers in Iowa

Biomass power plant managers oversee the daily operations of facilities that generate electricity from organic materials like wood, agricultural waste, and other biomass sources. They direct staff responsible for equipment operation, maintenance, and safety procedures In Iowa the median pay is $106,510 a year, 16% below the national median of $126,060.

$106,510median pay in Iowa, per year
$90,990–$133,140middle half earn
3,620employed in Iowa
$126,060U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

SpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningMonitoringCoordinationComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge areas

MechanicalEngineering and TechnologyProduction and ProcessingAdministration and ManagementPersonnel and Human ResourcesPublic Safety and Security

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O*NET-SOC 11-3051.04. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Iowa, annual.