How much does an economist make in Iowa?
$96,310a year
Median yearly pay for economists in Iowa. That is $46.30 an hour or $8,026 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.30
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,980Median: $96,310Highest 10%: $144,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,980 | $28.84 | |
| 25th | $64,210 | $30.87 | |
| Median | $96,310 | $46.30 | |
| 75th | $134,000 | $64.41 | |
| 90th | $144,800 | $69.59 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $96,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economists.
| 24. Minnesota | $105,100 |
| 25. Florida | $102,400 |
| 26. Connecticut | $101,400 |
| 27. Iowa | $96,310 |
| 28. Arkansas | $91,560 |
| 29. Maine | $91,480 |
| 30. Nevada | $91,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $46.30 ($96,310 a year).
Do economists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $96,310 against $124,700 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Iowa rank for economist pay?
Iowa ranks 27 of 40 states.
Which city in Iowa pays economists the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $96,310 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.