Economists Salary in Iowa
Economists in Iowa earn a median of $96,310 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $96,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($124,720)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,980; the top 10% earn over $144,750. Nationally the range is $67,360 to $238,060.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Environmental Economists$96,310 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Financial Quantitative Analysts$79,390 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Business Intelligence Analysts$95,830 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Survey Researchers$83,170 median in Iowa
- Actuaries$128,690 median in Iowa
- Statisticians$80,150 median in Iowa
Economists pay in Iowa
How much do economists make in Iowa?
The median is $96,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,980 and the top 10% earn over $144,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for economists?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 40 (−23% vs. the national median of $124,720). Living costs are not included.