Physicist Salary in Iowa
Based on 120+ workers in Iowa
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IA)
$120,810
$58.082/hr
vs National Average
$149,537
-19.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$63K – —
120 employed in Iowa
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,500 |
| 25th percentile | $86,830 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $120,810 |
| 75th percentile | $224,050 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Iowa vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $163,890 |
| 2023 | $88,720 |
| 2024 | $120,810 |
| Year | Iowa Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $163,890 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $88,720 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $120,810 | $149,537 |