Data Scientists Salary in Iowa
Data Scientists in Iowa earn a median of $95,830 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $95,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($120,230)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,300
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,070; the top 10% earn over $146,700. Nationally the range is $67,240 to $199,130.
States ranked near Iowa
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Data Scientists pay in Iowa
How much do data scientists make in Iowa?
The median is $95,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,070 and the top 10% earn over $146,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for data scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 49 (−20% vs. the national median of $120,230). Living costs are not included.