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How much does a computer hardware engineer make in Iowa?

$125,100a year

Median yearly pay for computer hardware engineers in Iowa. That is $60.15 an hour or $10,430 a month.

Hourly
$60.15
Vs. national median
-23%
Rank among states
24 of 41
Jobs in the state
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,480Median: $125,100Highest 10%: $188,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$77,480$37.25
25th$106,700$51.29
Median$125,100$60.15
75th$161,700$77.76
90th$188,000$90.38

Cities in Iowa

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Cedar Rapids, IA$161,200
Omaha, NE$136,600
Salaries for every job in Iowa

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for computer hardware engineers.

21. Idaho$131,600
22. Tennessee$130,800
23. New Hampshire$129,100
24. Iowa$125,100
25. South Carolina$125,100
26. Arkansas$120,300
27. Michigan$119,700
Computer Hardware Engineer salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer hardware engineer make an hour in Iowa?

The median hourly pay in Iowa is $60.15 ($125,100 a year).

Do computer hardware engineers make more in Iowa than the national average?

No: $125,100 against $161,700 nationally, 23% less.

Where does Iowa rank for computer hardware engineer pay?

Iowa ranks 24 of 41 states.

Which city in Iowa pays computer hardware engineers the most?

Cedar Rapids, IA, with a median of $161,200 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.