Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Iowa

In Iowa, the median pay for biological scientists, all other is $39.77 an hour ($82,720 a year). About 550 people work in this job there.

$39.77Median hourly pay
$67,000–$101,540Middle half of workers, yearly
550People in this job in Iowa

That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($98,920). Iowa ranks 35th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for biological scientists, all other in Iowa

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$24.96$51,910
25% of workers$32.21$67,000
Half of workers (median)$39.77$82,720
75% of workers$48.82$101,540
90% of workers$56.46$117,440

Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Iowa metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Des Moines-West Des Moines$99,420130
Ames$82,720160
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island$82,62050
Iowa City$80,10080

Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for biological scientists, all other

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 4,300 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.