Environmental Scientist Salary in Iowa
Based on 620+ workers in Iowa
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IA)
$74,060
$35.606/hr
vs National Average
$77,423
-4.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$54K – $122K
620 employed in Iowa
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,800 |
| 25th percentile | $60,670 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $74,060 |
| 75th percentile | $88,410 |
| 90th percentile | $122,040 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in Iowa vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $70,100 |
| 2023 | $73,810 |
| 2024 | $74,060 |
| Year | Iowa Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $70,100 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $73,810 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $74,060 | $77,423 |