Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Iowa
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Iowa earn a median salary of $78,533 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.9% vs the national median of $80,060. An estimated 520 environmental scientists and specialists, including health are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $72,640 to $83,820 depending on location.
$78,533
Avg median salary in Iowa
$83,820
Highest paying metro
$72,640
Lowest paying metro
520
Employed in Iowa
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Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
inEnvironmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Iowa | $83,820 | $63,320 | $96,770 | 50 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $83,320 | $63,400 | $103,040 | 50 |
| Iowa City, IA | $82,360 | $76,140 | $90,470 | 50 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $78,020 | $63,120 | $85,810 | 40 |
| Des Moines, IA | $76,220 | $64,230 | $88,410 | 230 |
| Northwest Iowa | $73,350 | $57,550 | $86,780 | 40 |
| Northeast Iowa | $72,640 | $57,550 | $88,410 | 60 |