Environmental Restoration Planners Salary in Iowa
Environmental Restoration Planners in Iowa earn a median of $78,780 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,780
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,340; the top 10% earn over $117,040. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
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- Environmental Engineers$94,830 median in Iowa
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$83,000 median in Iowa
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$78,780 median in Iowa
Environmental Restoration Planners pay in Iowa
How much do environmental restoration planners make in Iowa?
The median is $78,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,340 and the top 10% earn over $117,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for environmental restoration planners?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.