Materials Scientists in Iowa
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Iowa | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $95,990 | $104,160 | -7.8% vs US |
| State Rank | #20 of 30 states | Top 20 state | |
| Employment | 170 jobs | 8,330 jobs | 2.0% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $50,200 | $24.13 |
| 25th Percentile | $59,750 | $28.73 |
| Median | $95,990 | $46.15 |
| 75th Percentile | $122,260 | $58.78 |
| 90th Percentile | $150,580 | $72.39 |
