Environmental Engineers Salary in Iowa
Environmental Engineers in Iowa earn a median of $94,830 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $94,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($107,110)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,780; the top 10% earn over $134,050. Nationally the range is $69,990 to $162,220.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Water Resource Specialists$109,760 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)
- Environmental Restoration Planners$78,780 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Transportation Engineers$96,430 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$106,350 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
Environmental Engineers pay in Iowa
How much do environmental engineers make in Iowa?
The median is $94,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,780 and the top 10% earn over $134,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for environmental engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 50 (−11% vs. the national median of $107,110). Living costs are not included.