Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Iowa
Biochemists and Biophysicists in Iowa earn a median of $101,090 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($127,410)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,950; the top 10% earn over $136,840. Nationally the range is $74,290 to $201,110.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$82,720 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Nanosystems Engineers$103,090 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$83,850 median in Iowa
- Bioinformatics Scientists$82,720 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Geneticists$82,720 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$88,320 median in Iowa
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in Iowa
How much do biochemists and biophysicists make in Iowa?
The median is $101,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,950 and the top 10% earn over $136,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for biochemists and biophysicists?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 35 (−21% vs. the national median of $127,410). Living costs are not included.