Materials Engineers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Iowa
Materials Engineers in Iowa earn a median salary of $95,670 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.7% vs the national median of $108,310. An estimated 170 materials engineers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $65,530 to $112,360 depending on location.
$95,670
Avg median salary in Iowa
$112,360
Highest paying metro
$65,530
Lowest paying metro
170
Employed in Iowa
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inMaterials Engineers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA-IL | $112,360 | $99,010 | $129,630 | 40 |
| Waterloo, IA | $109,120 | $83,040 | $109,120 | 50 |
| Southeast Iowa | $65,530 | $65,530 | $86,130 | 80 |