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DATA PROFILE · 2025

Aerospace Engineers salary in Iowa

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Aerospace Engineers in Iowa. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

2025 wage data not published for aerospace engineers in Iowa

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.

BLS still reports an estimated 40 workers in this role in Iowa in 2025.

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Salary distribution

Where Iowa aerospace engineers fall on the wage curve.

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Aerospace Engineers pay by experience level in Iowa

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Wage trend

Median annual wage in Iowa over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

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Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Engineering and Technology

    Knowledge

    4.8 / 5
  • Mathematics

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Design

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.1 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Physics

    Knowledge

    4.0 / 5
  • Science

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design, according to customer engineering requirements.

  2. 02

    Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.

  3. 03

    Plan or coordinate investigation and resolution of customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles.

  4. 04

    Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements or conform to environmental regulations.

  5. 05

    Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers.

  6. 06

    Diagnose performance problems by reviewing reports or documentation from customers or field engineers or by inspecting malfunctioning or damaged products.

  7. 07

    Direct or coordinate activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products.

  8. 08

    Evaluate product data or design from inspections or reports for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, environmental regulations, or quality standards.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+6.0%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Growing faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aerospace Engineers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 6.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Aerospace Engineers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.