How much does a medical scientist make in Iowa?
$83,850a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in Iowa. That is $40.31 an hour or $6,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.31
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,580Median: $83,850Highest 10%: $142,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,580 | $28.64 | |
| 25th | $67,190 | $32.30 | |
| Median | $83,850 | $40.31 | |
| 75th | $104,000 | $50.01 | |
| 90th | $142,100 | $68.34 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $98,920 |
| Des Moines, IA | $95,200 |
| Ames, IA | $93,720 |
| Iowa City, IA | $81,580 |
| Omaha, NE | $81,500 |
| Davenport, IA | $69,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical scientists.
| 26. Kansas | $84,490 |
| 27. Michigan | $84,310 |
| 28. Ohio | $83,910 |
| 29. Iowa | $83,850 |
| 30. Idaho | $83,010 |
| 31. Utah | $82,940 |
| 32. West Virginia | $82,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $40.31 ($83,850 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $83,850 against $103,400 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Iowa rank for medical scientist pay?
Iowa ranks 29 of 46 states.
Which city in Iowa pays medical scientists the most?
Cedar Rapids, IA, with a median of $98,920 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.