Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Iowa | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $95,830 | $120,395 | -20% |
| Median hourly wage | $46.07 | $57.88 | -20% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $109,146.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Iowa is $95,830, or about $46.07 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Iowa is -20% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Iowa typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,300 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $95,830, Iowa offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.