How much does a civil engineer make in Iowa?
$96,430a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in Iowa. That is $46.36 an hour or $8,036 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.36
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,900Median: $96,430Highest 10%: $135,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,900 | $31.20 | |
| 25th | $76,760 | $36.90 | |
| Median | $96,430 | $46.36 | |
| 75th | $120,200 | $57.80 | |
| 90th | $135,500 | $65.13 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $102,000 |
| Ames, IA | $100,200 |
| Dubuque, IA | $99,210 |
| Waterloo, IA | $97,430 |
| Des Moines, IA | $97,330 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $95,540 |
| Iowa City, IA | $93,020 |
| Davenport, IA | $92,950 |
| Sioux City, IA | $88,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 35. Kansas | $96,880 |
| 36. Texas | $96,860 |
| 37. Utah | $96,830 |
| 38. Iowa | $96,430 |
| 39. Ohio | $96,220 |
| 40. Tennessee | $95,910 |
| 41. Vermont | $95,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $46.36 ($96,430 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $96,430 against $100,800 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Iowa rank for civil engineer pay?
Iowa ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays civil engineers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $102,000 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.