Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in Iowa
Ranked #28 of 50 · IA
15.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $89,550 ≈ $43/hr
Median annual salary $82,720
Employment 550
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $51,910P25 $67,000 Median $82,720P75 $101,540P90 $117,440
About 80% of biological scientists, all others in Iowa earn between $51,910 and $117,440. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean biological scientists, all other salary in Iowa is $89,550, about 15.8% below the U.S. average ($106,330). That works out to roughly $43/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $99,420 | $95,530 | 130 |
| Ames, IA | $82,720 | $93,750 | 160 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $82,620 | $86,050 | 50 |
| Iowa City, IA | $80,100 | $84,140 | 80 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $79,500 | $82,880 | 40 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $78,830 | $85,860 | 40 |