Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Salary in Iowa
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in Iowa earn a median of $81,710 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,710
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($109,370)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,080; the top 10% earn over $135,370. Nationally the range is $71,850 to $168,180.
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- Bioinformatics Scientists$82,720 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Bioinformatics Technicians$49,020 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay in Iowa
How much do bioengineers and biomedical engineers make in Iowa?
The median is $81,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,080 and the top 10% earn over $135,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for bioengineers and biomedical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 37 (−25% vs. the national median of $109,370). Living costs are not included.