Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Iowa | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $85,530 | $102,741 | -17% |
| Median hourly wage | $41.12 | $49.39 | -17% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $97,415.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Business Analyst in Iowa is $85,530, or about $41.12 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Business Analysts is $102,741. Iowa is -17% below the national median.
Entry-level business analysts in Iowa typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 4,150 business analyst jobs on record and a median salary of $85,530, Iowa offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.