Environmental Compliance Inspectors Salary in Iowa
Environmental Compliance Inspectors in Iowa earn a median of $75,620 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Compliance Officers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,620
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($80,730)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,660
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,940; the top 10% earn over $114,460. Nationally the range is $48,220 to $133,720.
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- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$52,020 median in Iowa
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$58,300 median in Iowa
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87,830 median in Iowa
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$75,620 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$78,780 median in Iowa
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$106,350 median in Iowa
Environmental Compliance Inspectors pay in Iowa
How much do environmental compliance inspectors make in Iowa?
The median is $75,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,940 and the top 10% earn over $114,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for environmental compliance inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $80,730). Living costs are not included.