Medical Scientist Salary in Iowa
Based on 1K+ workers in Iowa
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IA)
$85,010
$40.87/hr
vs National Average
$89,708
-5.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$63K – $132K
1K employed in Iowa
Salary Distribution — Medical Scientist in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,180 |
| 25th percentile | $67,280 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $85,010 |
| 75th percentile | $101,870 |
| 90th percentile | $131,980 |
Historical Salary Trend — Medical Scientist in Iowa vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,350 |
| 2023 | $82,530 |
| 2024 | $85,010 |
| Year | Iowa Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,350 | $85,078 |
| 2023 | $82,530 | $90,161 |
| 2024 | $85,010 | $89,708 |