All Occupations Salary in Iowa
Ranked #42 of 51 · IA
14.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,830 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $48,540
Employment 1,559,240
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,930P25 $36,570 Median $48,540P75 $70,290P90 $99,630
About 80% of all occupationss in Iowa earn between $28,930 and $99,630. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean all occupations salary in Iowa is $59,830, about 14.2% below the U.S. average ($69,770). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $51,820 | $65,970 | 404,130 |
| Ames, IA | $50,220 | $61,910 | 55,890 |
| Iowa City, IA | $50,060 | $65,420 | 93,760 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,360 | $60,700 | 139,260 |
| Dubuque, IA | $48,750 | $60,370 | 58,470 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $48,550 | $61,900 | 180,450 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $47,430 | $56,540 | 84,260 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $47,190 | $54,770 | 200,390 |