Materials Scientists Salary in Iowa
Materials Scientists in Iowa earn a median of $88,320 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $88,320
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,450; the top 10% earn over $149,020. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Materials Engineers$64,270 median in Iowa
- Nanosystems Engineers$103,090 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Chemical Engineers$117,590 median in Iowa
- Microsystems Engineers$103,090 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$97,690 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Automotive Engineers$97,700 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
Materials Scientists pay in Iowa
How much do materials scientists make in Iowa?
The median is $88,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,450 and the top 10% earn over $149,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 30 (−25% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.