Automotive Engineering Technicians Salary in Iowa
Automotive Engineering Technicians in Iowa earn a median of $71,670 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,670
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($74,510)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,430; the top 10% earn over $125,300. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $106,050.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Robotics Technicians$73,010 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$72,250 median in Iowa
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$69,890 median in Iowa
Automotive Engineering Technicians pay in Iowa
How much do automotive engineering technicians make in Iowa?
The median is $71,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,430 and the top 10% earn over $125,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for automotive engineering technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 44 (−4% vs. the national median of $74,510). Living costs are not included.