How much does an epidemiologist make in Iowa?
$79,880a year
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists in Iowa. That is $38.40 an hour or $6,657 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.40
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,080Median: $79,880Highest 10%: $108,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,080 | $23.12 | |
| 25th | $60,150 | $28.92 | |
| Median | $79,880 | $38.40 | |
| 75th | $87,160 | $41.90 | |
| 90th | $108,200 | $52.02 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $83,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for epidemiologists.
| 19. Nebraska | $83,240 |
| 20. New York | $80,220 |
| 21. New Mexico | $79,980 |
| 22. Iowa | $79,880 |
| 23. Kansas | $79,620 |
| 24. Montana | $79,500 |
| 25. Florida | $79,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an epidemiologist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $38.40 ($79,880 a year).
Do epidemiologists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $79,880 against $87,220 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Iowa rank for epidemiologist pay?
Iowa ranks 22 of 42 states.
Which city in Iowa pays epidemiologists the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $83,650 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.