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Software Developers in Iowa earned a median of $114,890 a year ($55.24 an hour) in May 2025, 16% below the national median of $135,980; 9,040 were employed there, ranking #40 of 51 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $114,890 | $135,980 |
| Mean annual wage | $118,780 | $148,100 |
| Median hourly wage | $55.24 | $65.38 |
| 10th percentile | $74,390 | $82,460 |
| 25th percentile | $95,600 | $105,210 |
| 75th percentile | $137,090 | $171,980 |
| 90th percentile | $165,880 | $214,670 |
| Employment | 9,040 | 1,687,890 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 5.799 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.53 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.