The median annual wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Iowa is $72,530 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $81,210.
Pay spans roughly $64,260 at the 10th percentile to $131,930 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.87 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as atmospheric and space scientists in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $72,530 |
| Mean (annual) | $81,210 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.87 |
| 10th percentile | $64,260 |
| 90th percentile | $131,930 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.