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IT Support Specialist Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$58,810/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.27/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
6,140
public U.S. Median
$61,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,011 #11 of 51

IT Support Specialist pay in Iowa, explained

It support specialists in Iowa earn a median of $58,810 per year ($28.27 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $61,860. Entry-level workers earn around $37,740, while the most experienced IT support specialists reach about $85,680. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $58,810 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $58,810 is worth about $67,011 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #11 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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IT Support Specialist pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,740
$18.14/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$58,810
$28.27/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$85,680
$41.19/hr

IT Support Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $58,810 $67,011
Minnesota $63,630 $64,520 −$4,820
Nebraska $60,830 $67,512 −$2,020
Illinois $59,860 $59,885 −$1,050
Missouri $59,770 $65,814 −$960
Wisconsin $58,810 $62,501
South Dakota $48,260 $54,478 +$10,550

IT Support Specialist in Iowa: FAQ

How much do IT support specialists make in Iowa?

It support specialists in Iowa earn a median of $58,810 per year ($28.27 per hour), compared with $61,860 nationally.

Does Iowa pay IT support specialists well?

At $58,810, Iowa pays 5% below the national median for IT support specialists. An estimated 6,140 work in the state.

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