Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in Iowa
Ranked #33 of 51 · IA
10.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $81,670 ≈ $39/hr
Median annual salary $78,780
Employment 690
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $54,340P25 $62,080 Median $78,780P75 $91,070P90 $117,040
About 80% of environmental scientists and specialists, including healths in Iowa earn between $54,340 and $117,040. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean environmental scientists and specialists, including health salary in Iowa is $81,670, about 10.9% below the U.S. average ($91,680). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $87,270 | $90,850 | 60 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $86,800 | $87,020 | 50 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $81,220 | $84,630 | 240 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $80,180 | $87,360 | 50 |
| Iowa City, IA | $78,780 | $79,400 | 70 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $73,120 | $72,010 | 40 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $66,510 | $73,300 | 50 |
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