Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Iowa | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $97,700 | $107,639 | -9% |
| Median hourly wage | $46.97 | $51.75 | -9% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $111,276.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer in Iowa is $97,700, or about $46.97 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Mechanical Engineers is $107,639. Iowa is -9% below the national median.
Entry-level mechanical engineers in Iowa typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 3,470 mechanical engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $97,700, Iowa offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.