How much does a compensation make in Iowa?
$67,160a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in Iowa. That is $32.29 an hour or $5,597 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.29
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,710Median: $67,160Highest 10%: $103,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,710 | $23.90 | |
| 25th | $56,910 | $27.36 | |
| Median | $67,160 | $32.29 | |
| 75th | $84,720 | $40.73 | |
| 90th | $103,800 | $49.92 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $77,990 |
| Omaha, NE | $74,010 |
| Davenport, IA | $73,380 |
| Waterloo, IA | $73,260 |
| Sioux City, IA | $69,260 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $60,810 |
| Dubuque, IA | $57,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compensations.
| 33. Kansas | $67,990 |
| 34. North Carolina | $67,970 |
| 35. Nebraska | $67,410 |
| 36. Iowa | $67,160 |
| 37. Georgia | $66,690 |
| 38. Florida | $65,020 |
| 39. Kentucky | $64,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $32.29 ($67,160 a year).
Do compensations make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $67,160 against $78,210 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Iowa rank for compensation pay?
Iowa ranks 36 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays compensations the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $77,990 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.