Civil Engineers Salary in Iowa
Civil Engineers in Iowa earn a median of $96,430 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $96,430
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,500
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,900; the top 10% earn over $135,480. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Transportation Engineers$96,430 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$96,430 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$103,090 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$103,090 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$106,350 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineers$94,830 median in Iowa
Civil Engineers pay in Iowa
How much do civil engineers make in Iowa?
The median is $96,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,900 and the top 10% earn over $135,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for civil engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.