Economist Salary in Iowa
Based on 70+ workers in Iowa
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IA)
$92,750
$44.591/hr
vs National Average
$102,371
-9.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$53K – $138K
70 employed in Iowa
Salary Distribution — Economist in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,700 |
| 25th percentile | $61,450 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $92,750 |
| 75th percentile | $133,130 |
| 90th percentile | $137,590 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in Iowa vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $108,210 |
| 2024 | $92,750 |
| Year | Iowa Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $108,210 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $92,750 | $102,371 |