Biologists Salary in Iowa
Biologists in Iowa earn a median of $82,720 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Biological Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,720
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($98,920)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,910; the top 10% earn over $117,440. Nationally the range is $60,430 to $168,010.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Geneticists$82,720 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Bioinformatics Scientists$82,720 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Microbiologists$79,830 median in Iowa
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$82,720 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$83,850 median in Iowa
- Soil and Plant Scientists$96,310 median in Iowa
Biologists pay in Iowa
How much do biologists make in Iowa?
The median is $82,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,910 and the top 10% earn over $117,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for biologists?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 50 (−16% vs. the national median of $98,920). Living costs are not included.