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Industrial Engineer Salary in Iowa (2026)
$46.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,843/year ($6,154/month) for a single filer
Industrial Engineer pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $72,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $97,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $111,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $133,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,600 Industrial Engineer jobs in Iowa (occupation code 17-2112, “Industrial Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Industrial Engineer salary of $97,690 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 $73,843 — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
| Gross (median) | $97,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,662 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,473 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$3,712 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,843 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,154 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Industrial Engineer make in Iowa?
- The median Industrial Engineer salary in Iowa is $97,690 per year ($46.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,680 and $111,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Industrial Engineer in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $97,690, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $73,843 per year ($6,154 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
- How many Industrial Engineer jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 3,600 Industrial Engineer 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.