How much does an engineer make in Iowa?
$103,100a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Iowa. That is $49.56 an hour or $8,591 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.56
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,580Median: $103,100Highest 10%: $129,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,580 | $31.53 | |
| 25th | $83,510 | $40.15 | |
| Median | $103,100 | $49.56 | |
| 75th | $125,400 | $60.31 | |
| 90th | $129,800 | $62.38 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $113,400 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $111,100 |
| Davenport, IA | $104,100 |
| Iowa City, IA | $102,700 |
| Des Moines, IA | $100,900 |
| Waterloo, IA | $96,440 |
| Ames, IA | $95,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 38. Florida | $105,400 |
| 39. Nevada | $103,800 |
| 40. Delaware | $103,600 |
| 41. Iowa | $103,100 |
| 42. Missouri | $103,000 |
| 43. Arizona | $102,300 |
| 44. North Dakota | $100,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $49.56 ($103,100 a year).
Do engineers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $103,100 against $122,900 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Iowa rank for engineer pay?
Iowa ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays engineers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $113,400 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.