Medical Scientists Salary in Iowa
Medical Scientists in Iowa earn a median of $83,850 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,850
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($103,410)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,580; the top 10% earn over $142,140. Nationally the range is $64,800 to $177,780.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Biochemists and Biophysicists$101,090 median in Iowa
- Microbiologists$79,830 median in Iowa
- Physicians, Pathologists$323,460 median in Iowa
- Bioinformatics Scientists$82,720 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
Medical Scientists pay in Iowa
How much do medical scientists make in Iowa?
The median is $83,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,580 and the top 10% earn over $142,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for medical scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 46 (−19% vs. the national median of $103,410). Living costs are not included.