Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Iowa | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $84,500 | $98,482 | -14% |
| Median hourly wage | $40.62 | $47.35 | -14% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $96,241.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Network Engineer in Iowa is $84,500, or about $40.62 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Network Engineers is $98,482. Iowa is -14% below the national median.
Entry-level network engineers in Iowa typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 3,110 network engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $84,500, Iowa offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.