How much does a geoscientist make in Iowa?
$74,460a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in Iowa. That is $35.80 an hour or $6,205 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.80
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,730Median: $74,460Highest 10%: $95,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,730 | $29.68 | |
| 25th | $63,500 | $30.53 | |
| Median | $74,460 | $35.80 | |
| 75th | $89,670 | $43.11 | |
| 90th | $95,540 | $45.93 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $92,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geoscientists.
| 42. West Virginia | $76,060 |
| 43. Montana | $75,520 |
| 44. Wyoming | $74,910 |
| 45. Iowa | $74,460 |
| 46. Georgia | $73,920 |
| 47. South Dakota | $71,150 |
| 48. Indiana | $68,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $35.80 ($74,460 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $74,460 against $101,900 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Iowa rank for geoscientist pay?
Iowa ranks 45 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays geoscientists the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $92,340 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.