Materials Engineer Salary in Iowa
Based on 310+ workers in Iowa
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IA)
$76,640
$36.846/hr
vs National Average
$104,882
-26.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$60K – $111K
310 employed in Iowa
Salary Distribution — Materials Engineer in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,380 |
| 25th percentile | $60,380 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $76,640 |
| 75th percentile | $102,030 |
| 90th percentile | $110,620 |
Historical Salary Trend — Materials Engineer in Iowa vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $90,150 |
| 2023 | $92,240 |
| 2024 | $76,640 |
| Year | Iowa Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $90,150 | $94,212 |
| 2023 | $92,240 | $99,580 |
| 2024 | $76,640 | $104,882 |