Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary
in Iowa City, IA
- Middle 50%
- $67,190–$102,760
- vs U.S. median
- -21%
- Metro rank
- #51 of 68
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in the Iowa City, IA metro earn a median of $81,580 a year, based on BLS estimates for 470 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% below the U.S. median of $103,410 and 3% below the IA statewide median of $83,850. It ranks #51 of 68 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE470 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Iowa City
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Iowa | $70,000 | 26 |
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Questions
What is the average Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Iowa City?
The BLS median is $81,580 a year (May 2025). Half of the 470 jobs pay between $67,190 and $102,760. The 10th percentile is $67,190 and the 90th is $102,760.
Is Iowa City a high-paying metro for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?
That is 21% below the U.S. median of $103,410 and 3% below the IA statewide median of $83,850. It ranks #51 of 68 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make an hour in Iowa City?
About $39.22 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $81,580 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $32.30–$49.40 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists the most in Iowa City?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were The University of Iowa ($70,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.