How much does a data scientist make in Iowa?
$95,830a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in Iowa. That is $46.07 an hour or $7,986 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.07
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,070Median: $95,830Highest 10%: $146,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,070 | $26.96 | |
| 25th | $71,010 | $34.14 | |
| Median | $95,830 | $46.07 | |
| 75th | $127,300 | $61.22 | |
| 90th | $146,700 | $70.53 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $106,300 |
| Des Moines, IA | $103,000 |
| Omaha, NE | $100,800 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $99,410 |
| Sioux City, IA | $90,030 |
| Waterloo, IA | $82,050 |
| Ames, IA | $79,430 |
| Dubuque, IA | $74,790 |
| Iowa City, IA | $72,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for data scientists.
| 35. Missouri | $97,090 |
| 36. South Dakota | $96,150 |
| 37. New Mexico | $95,850 |
| 38. Iowa | $95,830 |
| 39. South Carolina | $91,990 |
| 40. Kentucky | $91,760 |
| 41. Indiana | $91,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $46.07 ($95,830 a year).
Do data scientists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $95,830 against $120,200 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Iowa rank for data scientist pay?
Iowa ranks 38 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays data scientists the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $106,300 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.