Mechanical Engineers Salary in Iowa
Ranked #43 of 51 · IA
12.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $99,230 ≈ $48/hr
Median annual salary $97,700
Employment 3,470
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $71,050P25 $79,770 Median $97,700P75 $108,580P90 $137,540
About 80% of mechanical engineerss in Iowa earn between $71,050 and $137,540. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mechanical engineers salary in Iowa is $99,230, about 12.7% below the U.S. average ($113,610). That works out to roughly $48/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $104,320 | $107,350 | 930 |
| Ames, IA | $98,610 | $97,670 | 120 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $96,540 | $96,760 | 650 |
| Iowa City, IA | $96,190 | $96,190 | 60 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $95,250 | $98,140 | 70 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $88,770 | $95,720 | 190 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $85,490 | $96,830 | 390 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $84,630 | $94,860 | 350 |