Civil Engineers Salary in Iowa
Ranked #36 of 51 · IA
8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $99,950 ≈ $48/hr
Median annual salary $96,430
Employment 2,500
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $64,900P25 $76,760 Median $96,430P75 $120,230P90 $135,480
About 80% of civil engineerss in Iowa earn between $64,900 and $135,480. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean civil engineers salary in Iowa is $99,950, about 8% below the U.S. average ($108,670). That works out to roughly $48/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $100,200 | $100,720 | 290 |
| Dubuque, IA | $99,210 | $100,160 | 120 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $98,440 | $99,270 | 190 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $97,430 | $99,060 | 110 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $97,330 | $102,460 | 830 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $95,540 | $98,610 | 290 |
| Iowa City, IA | $93,020 | $99,760 | 130 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $92,950 | $98,430 | 410 |