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Data Scientist Salary in Iowa (2026)
$46.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $72,605/year ($6,050/month) for a single filer
Iowa ranks 38th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 20% below the national average. Of the 2,300 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Iowa, the typical worker earns $95,830 a year — though pay ranges from $56,070 for newcomers to $146,700 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $56,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $71,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $95,830 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $127,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $146,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,300 Data Scientist jobs in Iowa (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Data Scientist salary of $95,830 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $72,605 — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
| Gross (median) | $95,830 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,253 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,331 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$3,642 |
| Take-home (annual) | $72,605 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,050 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Iowa?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Iowa is $95,830 per year ($46.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $71,010 and $127,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $95,830, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $72,605 per year ($6,050 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 2,300 Data Scientist jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.