How much does a physical scientist make in Iowa?
$80,810a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in Iowa. That is $38.85 an hour or $6,734 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.85
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,110Median: $80,810Highest 10%: $177,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,110 | $29.38 | |
| 25th | $65,830 | $31.65 | |
| Median | $80,810 | $38.85 | |
| 75th | $139,000 | $66.85 | |
| 90th | $177,200 | $85.19 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical scientists.
| 34. Montana | $94,520 |
| 35. Louisiana | $94,320 |
| 36. Kentucky | $81,260 |
| 37. Iowa | $80,810 |
| 38. Wyoming | $69,240 |
| 39. Indiana | $68,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $38.85 ($80,810 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $80,810 against $122,600 nationally, 34% less.
Where does Iowa rank for physical scientist pay?
Iowa ranks 37 of 39 states.
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.