Federal Employees in Iowa
↓ 12.2% below national average
Federal Employees
7.2K
Average Salary
$102,792
2025 Separations
4.2K
Top Agencies
15
What DOGE Means for Iowa
Iowa employs 7,244 federal workers with an average salary of $102,792, 12.2% below the national average. DOGE workforce reductions in 2025 resulted in 4,228 separations statewide.
Salary Comparison
Iowa Average$102,792
National Average$117,113
Top Agencies
Department of Veterans Affairs4.3K
Department of Agriculture1.6K
Social Security Administration222
Department of Transportation220
Department of Commerce201
Department of Treasury140
Department of Interior111
Department of Health and Human Services91
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation85
Department of Homeland Security68
Department of Labor35
General Services Administration24
Department of Energy20
Department of Justice13
Small Business Administration12
Top Occupations
Nurse
1K$112,726
Medical Officer
346$301,718
Medical Support Assistance
291$52,924
Soil Conservation
236$82,949
Consumer Safety Inspection
209$70,906
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant
205$51,087
Social Work
202$100,002
Biological Science Technician
180$58,092
Veterans Claims Examining
165$86,782
Human Resources Management
152$117,897
Social Insurance Administration
151$96,448
Pharmacist
150$156,724
Miscellaneous Administration and Program
140$96,583
Management and Program Analysis
135$110,449
Information Technology Management
126$121,181
Top Federal Occupations in Iowa
Showing top 15 occupation groups by employee count, with average salary data.
| # | Occupation | Employees | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical, Hospital, Dental, and Public Health Group | 2.9K | $122,287 |
| 2 | Biological Sciences Group | 672 | $84,493 |
| 3 | General Administrative, Clerical, and Office Services Group | 625 | $81,967 |
| 4 | Social Science, Psychology, and Welfare Group | 442 | $100,329 |
| 5 | Legal and Kindred Group | 326 | $83,625 |
| 6 | Business and Industry Group | 314 | $90,227 |
| 7 | Investigation Group | 299 | $78,256 |
| 8 | Accounting and Budget Group | 225 | $114,045 |
| 9 | Transportation Group | 179 | $98,907 |
| 10 | Human Resources Management Group | 165 | $114,760 |
| 11 | Information Technology Group | 126 | $121,181 |
| 12 | General Services and Support Work Family | 114 | $44,912 |
| 13 | Engineering and Architecture Group | 111 | $96,389 |
| 14 | Miscellaneous Occupations Group | 96 | $88,413 |
| 15 | Veterinary Medical Science Group | 96 | $124,398 |