Computer Programmers Salary in Iowa
Ranked #40 of 46 · IA
17.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $87,010 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $79,180
Employment 950
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $54,060P25 $72,010 Median $79,180P75 $103,940P90 $128,520
About 80% of computer programmerss in Iowa earn between $54,060 and $128,520. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean computer programmers salary in Iowa is $87,010, about 17.3% below the U.S. average ($105,170). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $113,590 | $108,010 | 100 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $88,050 | $85,920 | 50 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $84,400 | $89,120 | 40 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $79,200 | $85,640 | 320 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $78,250 | $78,340 | 60 |
| Ames, IA | $77,720 | $88,830 | 30 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $76,530 | $81,580 | 90 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $73,280 | $76,130 | 120 |