Hydrologists Salary in Iowa
Hydrologists in Iowa earn a median of $81,150 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,150
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($96,600)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,180; the top 10% earn over $136,340. Nationally the range is $64,020 to $153,130.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$74,460 median in Iowa
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$76,850 median in Iowa
- Soil and Plant Scientists$96,310 median in Iowa
- Water Resource Specialists$109,760 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$88,320 median in Iowa
- Industrial Ecologists$78,780 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
Hydrologists pay in Iowa
How much do hydrologists make in Iowa?
The median is $81,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,180 and the top 10% earn over $136,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for hydrologists?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 34 (−16% vs. the national median of $96,600). Living costs are not included.