verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Accountant Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$77,440/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.23/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
13,210
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$88,239 #13 of 51

Accountant pay in Iowa, explained

Accountants in Iowa earn a median of $77,440 per year ($37.23 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $51,420, while the most experienced accountants reach about $123,700. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $77,440 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $77,440 is worth about $88,239 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #13 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,420
$24.72/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$77,440
$37.23/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$123,700
$59.47/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $77,440 $88,239
Minnesota $81,600 $82,741 −$4,160
Illinois $80,230 $80,264 −$2,790
Wisconsin $79,400 $84,383 −$1,960
South Dakota $78,880 $89,043 −$1,440
Missouri $76,590 $84,334 +$850
Nebraska $72,080 $79,997 +$5,360

Accountant in Iowa: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Iowa?

Accountants in Iowa earn a median of $77,440 per year ($37.23 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Iowa pay accountants well?

At $77,440, Iowa pays 7% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 13,210 work in the state.

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