How much does an industrial engineer make in Iowa?
$97,690a year
Median yearly pay for industrial engineers in Iowa. That is $46.97 an hour or $8,141 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.97
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,380Median: $97,690Highest 10%: $133,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,380 | $34.80 | |
| 25th | $79,680 | $38.31 | |
| Median | $97,690 | $46.97 | |
| 75th | $111,100 | $53.39 | |
| 90th | $133,600 | $64.24 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dubuque, IA | $109,000 |
| Sioux City, IA | $105,700 |
| Davenport, IA | $104,100 |
| Omaha, NE | $102,000 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $99,570 |
| Des Moines, IA | $98,270 |
| Waterloo, IA | $92,330 |
| Ames, IA | $88,650 |
| Iowa City, IA | $85,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for industrial engineers.
| 41. Tennessee | $99,080 |
| 42. Arkansas | $98,410 |
| 43. Nebraska | $98,170 |
| 44. Iowa | $97,690 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $97,510 |
| 46. Indiana | $97,480 |
| 47. Wisconsin | $96,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial engineer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $46.97 ($97,690 a year).
Do industrial engineers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $97,690 against $102,400 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Iowa rank for industrial engineer pay?
Iowa ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays industrial engineers the most?
Dubuque, IA, with a median of $109,000 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.