The median annual wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Iowa is $73,070 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $76,280.
Pay spans roughly $58,100 at the 10th percentile to $99,280 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $35.13 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $73,070 |
| Mean (annual) | $76,280 |
| Median (hourly) | $35.13 |
| 10th percentile | $58,100 |
| 90th percentile | $99,280 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.