Careers · Microsystems Engineers · Iowa
Microsystems Engineers in Iowa
Microsystems engineers research, design, develop, and test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)—tiny devices that combine mechanical and electronic components at microscopic scales. They work in laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and design offices across semiconductor companies, medical device manufacturers, aerospace firms, and research institutions. In Iowa the median pay is $103,090 a year, 16% below the national median of $122,930.
$103,090median pay in Iowa, per year
$83,510–$125,440middle half earn
1,100employed in Iowa
$122,930U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingWritingSystems AnalysisSpeakingScience
Knowledge areas
Computers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyMathematics (knowledge)PhysicsDesignEnglish Language
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Microsystems Engineers.
Licenses and training in Iowa
Microsystems Engineers pay in other states
New Mexico · $162,070Alabama · $152,550District of Columbia · $151,920Virginia · $148,160Alaska · $142,390Washington · $134,570Colorado · $132,590New Jersey · $132,450Massachusetts · $131,260Idaho · $130,970
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against microsystems engineers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 17-2199.06. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Iowa, annual.