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

Environmental Engineer Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$94,830/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.59/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
150
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$108,054 #21 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in Iowa, explained

Environmental engineers in Iowa earn a median of $94,830 per year ($45.59 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $66,780, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $134,050. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $94,830 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $94,830 is worth about $108,054 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #21 for real pay (vs #38 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$66,780
$32.11/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$94,830
$45.59/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$134,050
$64.45/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $94,830 $108,054
Nebraska $120,620 $133,869 −$25,790
Minnesota $115,750 $117,369 −$20,920
Illinois $107,990 $108,035 −$13,160
South Dakota $98,890 $111,632 −$4,060
Missouri $98,170 $108,097 −$3,340
Wisconsin $89,990 $95,637 +$4,840

Environmental Engineer in Iowa: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in Iowa?

Environmental engineers in Iowa earn a median of $94,830 per year ($45.59 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does Iowa pay environmental engineers well?

At $94,830, Iowa pays 11% below the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 150 work in the state.

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