Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) Salary in Iowa
Also called: Geoscientists
Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) in Iowa earn a median of $74,460 a year, −27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −27% ($101,920)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,730; the top 10% earn over $95,540. Nationally the range is $59,330 to $200,230.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Hydrologists$81,150 median in Iowa
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$76,850 median in Iowa
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$80,810 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Soil and Plant Scientists$96,310 median in Iowa
- Industrial Ecologists$78,780 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Physicists$178,110 median in Iowa
Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) pay in Iowa
How much do geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) make in Iowa?
The median is $74,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,730 and the top 10% earn over $95,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers)?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 50 (−27% vs. the national median of $101,920). Living costs are not included.