Physicists Salary in Iowa

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 1 metro areas • Iowa

Physicists in Iowa earn a median salary of $129,140 per year on average across 1 metro and nonmetro areas, -22.3% vs the national median of $166,290.

$129,140 Avg median salary in Iowa
$129,140 Highest paying metro
$129,140 Lowest paying metro
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      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Des Moines, IA $129,140 $102,900

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