Remote Sensing Technicians Salary in Iowa
Remote Sensing Technicians in Iowa earn a median of $50,480 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($62,280)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,350; the top 10% earn over $77,930. Nationally the range is $39,000 to $102,690.
States ranked near Iowa
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Remote Sensing Technicians pay in Iowa
How much do remote sensing technicians make in Iowa?
The median is $50,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,350 and the top 10% earn over $77,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for remote sensing technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 50 (−19% vs. the national median of $62,280). Living costs are not included.