Computer Programmers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for computer programmers is $38.07 an hour ($79,180 a year). About 950 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($100,390). Iowa ranks 41st of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer programmers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.99 | $54,060 |
| 25% of workers | $34.62 | $72,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.07 | $79,180 |
| 75% of workers | $49.97 | $103,940 |
| 90% of workers | $61.79 | $128,520 |
Computer Programmers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $113,590 | 100 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $84,400 | 40 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $79,200 | 320 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $78,250 | 60 |
| Ames | $77,720 | 30 |
| Cedar Rapids | $76,530 | 90 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer programmers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.3% over ten years, declining · about 4,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $114,890 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $58,810 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $95,920 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $107,340 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $84,500 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $64,600 |
| Computer Network Architects | $103,050 |
| Information Security Analysts | $119,710 |
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