SOC 15-1241 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Network Architects — Iowa City
Iowa City, IA · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay in Iowa City, IA is $96,790 a year, 27.8% under the national median of $134,050 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Iowa City, IA is $96,790 a year, 27.8% under the national median of $134,050 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $83,890 and $132,020. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $63,790 and the ninetieth at $180,760.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.8 of every thousand jobs. Sioux City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $114,050. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 45th of 296 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,790 | −52.4% |
| 25th | $83,890 | −37.4% |
| Median (50th) | $96,790 | −27.8% |
| 75th | $132,020 | −1.5% |
| 90th | $180,760 | +34.8% |
| Mean | $107,480 | −19.8% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux City | $114,050 | 70 | |
| 2 | Davenport | $108,530 | 240 | |
| 3 | Des Moines | $108,280 | 640 | |
| 4 | Ames | $102,630 | 30 | |
| 5 | Cedar Rapids | $97,890 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Iowa City run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $96,790 goes as far as $110,239 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$96,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$110,239US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $96,790 a year, 27.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,790 to $180,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sioux City, at $114,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Network Architects in Iowa City, IA?
The median annual wage is $96,790, or $46.54 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $134,050, so pay in Iowa City, IA is 27.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Iowa City, IA earns more than $180,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,790 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Sioux City, at $114,050 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Iowa City, IA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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