The median annual wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Iowa is $74,060 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $79,030.
Pay spans roughly $53,800 at the 10th percentile to $122,040 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $35.61 per hour. An estimated 620 people work as environmental scientists and specialists, including health in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $74,060 |
| Mean (annual) | $79,030 |
| Median (hourly) | $35.61 |
| 10th percentile | $53,800 |
| 90th percentile | $122,040 |
| Employment | 620 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.