Software Developers salary
in Iowa City, IA
Software Developers in the Iowa City, IA metro earn a median of $107,680 a year, based on BLS estimates for 690 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 6% below the IA statewide median of $114,890. It ranks #246 of 339 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE690 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Software Developers salary in Iowa City?
The BLS median is $107,680 a year (May 2025). Half of the 690 jobs pay between $86,430 and $134,790. The 10th percentile is $74,330 and the 90th is $167,280.
Is Iowa City a high-paying metro for Software Developers?
That is 21% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 6% below the IA statewide median of $114,890. It ranks #246 of 339 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
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).
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.