Mechanical Engineer salary in Iowa
The median annual wage for mechanical engineers in Iowa is $97,700, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $104,110. Iowa ranks 42 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$97,700
25th percentile
$79,770
75th percentile
$108,580
90th percentile
$137,540
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Iowa | 3,470 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Iowa | $99,230 |
| National median | $104,110 |
| National employment | 296,810 |
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers
- Pennsylvania: median $97,920
- Mississippi: median $98,000
- West Virginia: median $97,390
- Hawaii: median $98,740
- Ohio: median $99,100
- Minnesota: median $99,140
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Mechanical Engineers" (17-2141), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.