Mechanical Engineer Salary in Iowa
Based on 4K+ workers in Iowa
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IA)
$97,570
$46.909/hr
vs National Average
$102,901
-5.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$65K – $134K
4K employed in Iowa
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,900 |
| 25th percentile | $78,610 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $97,570 |
| 75th percentile | $108,800 |
| 90th percentile | $133,850 |
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in Iowa vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $84,800 |
| 2023 | $97,120 |
| 2024 | $97,570 |
| Year | Iowa Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $84,800 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $97,120 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $97,570 | $102,901 |