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

Data Analyst Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$95,830/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.07/hr
▼ 20% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
2,300
public U.S. Median
$120,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$109,193 #24 of 49

Data Analyst pay in Iowa, explained

Data analysts in Iowa earn a median of $95,830 per year ($46.07 per hour), which is 20% below the national median of $120,230. Entry-level workers earn around $56,070, while the most experienced data analysts reach about $146,700. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $95,830 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $95,830 is worth about $109,193 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #24 for real pay (vs #38 on the sticker number).

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Data Analyst pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$56,070
$26.96/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$95,830
$46.07/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$146,700
$70.53/hr

Data Analyst pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $95,830 $109,193
Minnesota $128,800 $130,601 −$32,970
Wisconsin $106,680 $113,375 −$10,850
Illinois $106,560 $106,605 −$10,730
Nebraska $98,230 $109,020 −$2,400
Missouri $97,090 $106,907 −$1,260
South Dakota $96,150 $108,539 −$320

Data Analyst in Iowa: FAQ

How much do data analysts make in Iowa?

Data analysts in Iowa earn a median of $95,830 per year ($46.07 per hour), compared with $120,230 nationally.

Does Iowa pay data analysts well?

At $95,830, Iowa pays 20% below the national median for data analysts. An estimated 2,300 work in the state.

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