How much does a physicist make in Iowa?
$178,100a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Iowa. That is $85.63 an hour or $14,840 a month.
- Hourly
- $85.63
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,830Median: $178,100Highest 10%: $293,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,830 | $40.30 | |
| 25th | $105,000 | $50.47 | |
| Median | $178,100 | $85.63 | |
| 75th | $218,500 | $105.06 | |
| 90th | $293,000 | $140.86 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $178,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 8. New York | $182,000 |
| 9. Kentucky | $180,900 |
| 10. Connecticut | $180,300 |
| 11. Iowa | $178,100 |
| 12. Maryland | $174,400 |
| 13. North Carolina | $174,200 |
| 14. Wisconsin | $173,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $85.63 ($178,100 a year).
Do physicists make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $178,100 against $172,300 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Iowa rank for physicist pay?
Iowa ranks 11 of 43 states.
Which city in Iowa pays physicists the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $178,100 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.