Materials Engineers Salary in Iowa
Materials Engineers in Iowa earn a median of $64,270 a year, −43% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,270
- vs. U.S. median
- −43% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,390; the top 10% earn over $115,140. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Materials Scientists$88,320 median in Iowa
- Chemical Engineers$117,590 median in Iowa
- Nanosystems Engineers$103,090 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Automotive Engineers$97,700 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$97,690 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Microsystems Engineers$103,090 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in Iowa
How much do materials engineers make in Iowa?
The median is $64,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,390 and the top 10% earn over $115,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 45 (−43% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.