Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Iowa
Ranked #32 of 39 · IA
13.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $82,570 ≈ $40/hr
Median annual salary $82,010
Employment 380
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $50,230P25 $65,170 Median $82,010P75 $103,940P90 $111,310
About 80% of food scientists and technologistss in Iowa earn between $50,230 and $111,310. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food scientists and technologists salary in Iowa is $82,570, about 13.4% below the U.S. average ($95,360). That works out to roughly $40/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $83,880 | $88,130 | 50 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $78,260 | $83,260 | 40 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $76,580 | $80,250 | 160 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $68,960 | $77,850 | 70 |