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How many people each state agency pays, and what it pays them, year by year. Pick an agency to see its jobs by title. Only totals and averages for groups of at least 5 people are shown, never one person’s pay.1
Agency
Iowa State University
13,158 people in FY20, paid $552.3M in all, an average of $41,971.
People
15,875
7,274
| Fiscal year | People |
|---|---|
| FY26 | 7,274 |
| FY25 | 7,315 |
| FY24 | 8,469 |
| FY23 | 7,327 |
| FY22 | 12,554 |
| FY21 | 12,628 |
| FY20 | 13,158 |
| FY19 | 10,014 |
| FY18 | 9,983 |
| FY17 | 10,026 |
| FY16 | 9,830 |
| FY15 | 9,556 |
| FY14 | 9,425 |
| FY13 | 9,362 |
| FY12 | 9,970 |
| FY11 | 9,885 |
| FY10 | 9,578 |
| FY09 | 9,665 |
| FY08 | 9,594 |
| FY07 | 15,875 |
Show the numbers
| Fiscal year | People |
|---|---|
| FY26 | 7,274 |
| FY25 | 7,315 |
| FY24 | 8,469 |
| FY23 | 7,327 |
| FY22 | 12,554 |
| FY21 | 12,628 |
| FY20 | 13,158 |
| FY19 | 10,014 |
| FY18 | 9,983 |
| FY17 | 10,026 |
| FY16 | 9,830 |
| FY15 | 9,556 |
| FY14 | 9,425 |
| FY13 | 9,362 |
| FY12 | 9,970 |
| FY11 | 9,885 |
| FY10 | 9,578 |
| FY09 | 9,665 |
| FY08 | 9,594 |
| FY07 | 15,875 |
Total pay
$594.1M
$587.6M
| Fiscal year | Total pay |
|---|---|
| FY26 | $587.6M |
| FY25 | $579.3M |
| FY24 | $594.1M |
| FY23 | $534.7M |
| FY22 | $565.7M |
| FY21 | $552.0M |
| FY20 | $552.3M |
| FY19 | $512.1M |
| FY18 | $501.9M |
| FY17 | $498.5M |
| FY16 | $477.7M |
| FY15 | $460.3M |
| FY14 | $440.0M |
| FY13 | $427.0M |
| FY12 | $408.3M |
| FY11 | $396.4M |
| FY10 | $394.0M |
| FY09 | $402.0M |
| FY08 | $378.3M |
| FY07 | $416.7M |
Show the numbers
| Fiscal year | Total pay |
|---|---|
| FY26 | $587.6M |
| FY25 | $579.3M |
| FY24 | $594.1M |
| FY23 | $534.7M |
| FY22 | $565.7M |
| FY21 | $552.0M |
| FY20 | $552.3M |
| FY19 | $512.1M |
| FY18 | $501.9M |
| FY17 | $498.5M |
| FY16 | $477.7M |
| FY15 | $460.3M |
| FY14 | $440.0M |
| FY13 | $427.0M |
| FY12 | $408.3M |
| FY11 | $396.4M |
| FY10 | $394.0M |
| FY09 | $402.0M |
| FY08 | $378.3M |
| FY07 | $416.7M |
Jobs by title, FY20
Titles held by fewer than 5 people here are combined into “Other titles”2.
| Title | People | Average pay | Average base salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other titles | 2,200 | $20,620 | $35,669 |
| Graduate Assistant-Research | 658 | $22,545 | $30,962 |
| Graduate Assistant-Teaching | 540 | $20,488 | $25,132 |
| Associate Professor | 399 | $112,283 | $101,413 |
| Professor | 397 | $141,756 | $126,169 |
| Student Worker | 360 | $3,494 | $22,511 |
| Program Coordinator II | 298 | $58,765 | $61,838 |
| Assistant Professor | 268 | $101,242 | $91,546 |
| Program Coordinator I | 244 | $47,039 | $49,736 |
| Research Assistant | 224 | $25,082 | $24,544 |
| Custodian I | 207 | $31,943 | $34,334 |
| Postdoc Research Associate | 196 | $42,949 | $50,524 |
| Assistant Teaching Professor | 163 | $52,497 | $48,417 |
| Student Organization | 151 | $3,694 | $23,008 |
| Associate Teaching Professor | 140 | $62,393 | $57,175 |
| Program Assistant II | 130 | $38,603 | $42,839 |
| Program Coordinator III | 117 | $68,322 | $71,455 |
| Graduate Assistant-Research/Teaching | 104 | $24,174 | – |
| Program Manager I | 103 | $79,684 | $83,316 |
| M E Graduate Ra | 95 | $23,544 | – |
| Ra - Ecpe Graduate Ra | 94 | $21,817 | – |
| Lecturer | 92 | $24,784 | $27,250 |
| P&s Temporary | 92 | $11,425 | $45,124 |
| Systems Analyst II | 82 | $66,937 | $68,702 |
| Ccee-Ga-Ra | 80 | $23,285 | – |
| Research Associate II | 80 | $40,662 | $43,748 |
| Cook I | 79 | $27,323 | $33,315 |
| Associate Scientist | 78 | $76,895 | $77,478 |
| Clerk III | 77 | $40,760 | $43,569 |
| Secretary II | 73 | $42,157 | $45,719 |
| Assistant Scientist III | 70 | $61,143 | $62,612 |
| Dso - Tutor - Asc | 70 | $2,337 | – |
| Graduate Assistant-Administrative | 65 | $20,596 | – |
| Systems Analyst III | 65 | $78,011 | $79,158 |
| Administrative Specialist II | 64 | $46,992 | $48,305 |
| Dning - 1 Regular - Udm | 62 | $3,065 | $22,830 |
| Americorps | 60 | $6,664 | – |
| Dning - 1 Regular - Friley | 58 | $2,652 | $22,880 |
| Dning - 1 Regular - Seasons | 58 | $3,205 | $22,880 |
| Assistant Scientist II | 53 | $51,477 | $53,919 |
| Communications Specialist III | 53 | $49,216 | $49,910 |
| Veterinary Technician | 52 | $38,904 | $42,761 |
| Academic Adviser II | 51 | $42,859 | $44,665 |
| Recs Sw - Facility Attendant - Facilities | 49 | $2,978 | $17,064 |
| Distinguished Professor | 48 | $210,588 | $178,669 |
| Dning - 1 Regular - Conversations | 47 | $3,227 | $22,880 |
| Assistant Scientist I | 46 | $46,013 | $48,795 |
| Department Chair | 46 | $202,645 | $166,897 |
| Math Graduate Assistant-Teaching | 46 | $24,096 | – |
| An S - Student Worker | 45 | $4,972 | $22,365 |
| Athl - Event Staff | 45 | $3,000 | $18,859 |
| Aer E Graduate Research Assistant | 43 | $22,204 | – |
| Recs Sw - Im Sports | 43 | $2,285 | $21,102 |
| Teaching Professor | 42 | $84,718 | $75,026 |
| Field Specialist II | 41 | $52,044 | $54,637 |
| Sfina - Ar/Ac Tutor - Reading | 41 | $1,984 | $22,152 |
| Field Specialist III | 40 | $67,068 | $68,461 |
| Clerk IV | 39 | $54,493 | $55,461 |
| Research Associate I | 39 | $28,602 | $35,558 |
| Dning - 1 Regular - Mu Fd Crt | 38 | $3,361 | $22,880 |
| Academic Adviser III | 37 | $50,866 | $51,361 |
| Dning - 1 Regular - Hawthorn | 37 | $3,944 | $22,936 |
| Systems Support Specialist III | 36 | $53,303 | $56,484 |
| Human Resource Specialist II | 35 | $48,207 | $55,156 |
| Administrative Specialist III | 34 | $54,974 | $59,000 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 34 | $91,837 | $98,274 |
| Director II | 34 | $104,505 | $116,425 |
| Dso Sw - Tutor - Asc | 34 | $2,082 | – |
| Facilities Mechanic III | 34 | $52,448 | $51,604 |
| Program Manager II | 34 | $95,903 | $100,827 |
| Assistant Coach | 33 | $208,037 | $192,850 |
| Dning - 1 Supervisor - Udm | 33 | $4,676 | $25,212 |
| Elo - Student Proctor | 33 | $2,916 | $20,611 |
| Program Assistant I | 32 | $32,498 | $35,341 |
| Recs Sw - Lifeguard - Facilities | 32 | $2,501 | $18,135 |
| Adjunct Assistant Professor | 30 | $77,035 | $76,391 |
| Imse Graduate Ra | 30 | $21,318 | – |
| Athl - Tutor/Mentor | 29 | $2,504 | $19,760 |
| Dning - 1 Reg Shift Diff - Ks Comm | 28 | $3,942 | $24,849 |
| Dning - 1 Regular - Cafes | 28 | $2,562 | $22,880 |
| University Professor | 28 | $158,455 | $138,334 |
| Dning - 1 Regular - Clydes | 27 | $2,677 | $22,880 |
| Administrative Specialist I | 26 | $36,250 | $40,646 |
| Contract Associate | 26 | $75,190 | $76,366 |
| Mse Graduate Ra | 26 | $22,957 | – |
| Regional Extension Educational Director | 26 | $61,179 | $84,000 |
| Systems Analyst Senior | 25 | $94,798 | $95,477 |
| Animal Caretaker I | 24 | $21,330 | $33,140 |
| Agricultural Specialist II | 23 | $44,128 | $45,842 |
| Athl - Class Checker | 23 | $1,665 | $16,889 |
| Clerical Helper | 22 | $3,866 | $24,413 |
| Library Assistant III | 22 | $46,997 | $48,109 |
| M E Graduate Ta | 22 | $20,740 | – |
| Resident | 22 | $28,157 | $28,679 |
| Secretary III | 22 | $54,110 | $53,930 |
| Ta - Ecpe Graduate Ta | 22 | $12,300 | – |
| Accountant III | 21 | $53,542 | $59,255 |
| Assistant Manager Food Service I | 21 | $42,812 | $44,257 |
| Cbe Graduate Ra | 21 | $28,845 | – |
| Csv - Solution Center - Technical Assistant | 21 | $7,087 | $23,796 |
| Director I | 21 | $102,634 | $103,930 |
| Recs Sw - Climbing Wall and Office - Orp | 21 | $5,008 | $18,720 |
| Vdl - Student Lab Assistant | 21 | $6,428 | $22,137 |
| Assistant Director | 20 | $81,436 | $85,412 |
| Communications Specialist II | 20 | $37,991 | $44,259 |
| Custodian II | 20 | $40,545 | $40,920 |
| Dning - 1 Regular - Hub-Roast/Be | 20 | $3,733 | $22,880 |
| Extension Program Specialist III | 20 | $48,393 | $49,676 |
| Medical Assistant II | 20 | $34,662 | $39,890 |
| Professor of Practice | 20 | $60,346 | $56,654 |
| Student Proctor | 20 | $2,056 | $19,708 |
| Agricultural Specialist III | 19 | $51,353 | $52,875 |
| Associate Dean | 19 | $211,406 | $174,800 |
| Community Advisor | 19 | $7,166 | – |
| Dning - 1 Supervisor - Cafes | 19 | $4,389 | $25,343 |
| Dso Sw - Si Leader - Asc | 19 | $2,768 | $22,771 |
| Field Specialist IV | 19 | $81,676 | $81,718 |
| ISU Plan | 19 | $107,584 | $131,321 |
| Teaching Laboratory Coordinator | 19 | $45,783 | $49,341 |
| Accountant II | 18 | $40,326 | $46,486 |
| Cbe - Graduate Ra | 18 | $27,414 | – |
| Extension Program Specialist II | 18 | $38,289 | $41,694 |
| Groundskeeper I | 18 | $35,417 | $37,926 |
| Area Mechanic | 17 | $52,818 | $51,635 |
| Communications Specialist IV | 17 | $60,721 | $61,516 |
| Dning - 1 Supervisor - Friley | 17 | $4,994 | $25,572 |
| Dning - 1 Supervisor - Seasons | 17 | $5,176 | $26,000 |
| Librarian II | 17 | $59,484 | $62,138 |
| Manager Information Technology II | 17 | $99,358 | $100,300 |
| Morrill Professor | 17 | $139,552 | $127,909 |
| Police Officer III | 17 | $66,155 | $63,386 |
| Residence Hall Coordinator | 17 | $38,474 | $39,871 |
| Student Services Specialist IV | 17 | $52,797 | $56,070 |
| Systems Analyst I | 17 | $58,508 | $60,672 |
| Systems Control Technician | 17 | $61,352 | $58,467 |
| Systems Support Specialist IV | 17 | $64,161 | $65,017 |
| Vmc - Student Worker | 17 | $5,690 | $20,433 |
| Animal Caretaker II | 16 | $43,205 | $45,329 |
| Head Coach | 16 | $460,189 | $162,160 |
| Human Resource Specialist IV | 16 | $67,758 | $72,160 |
| Record Analyst II | 16 | $56,817 | $57,709 |
| Recs Sw - Customer Service - Business Ops | 16 | $4,833 | $18,304 |
| Scientist I | 16 | $90,878 | $90,561 |
| Accountant IV | 15 | $63,709 | $64,318 |
| Associate Director | 15 | $92,830 | $93,789 |
| Dning - 1 Reg Shift Diff - Catering | 15 | $2,999 | $24,960 |
| Laboratory Technician II | 15 | $30,153 | $37,500 |
| Res H - Community Adviser | 15 | $4,141 | – |
| Storekeeper II | 15 | $39,788 | $41,367 |
| Student Services Specialist II | 15 | $43,014 | $45,263 |
| Account Specialist | 14 | $58,070 | $58,876 |
| Agron - Student Worker | 14 | $8,128 | $25,071 |
| Director | 14 | $211,809 | $179,846 |
| Dning - 1 Reg Shift Diff - Bakery | 14 | $3,370 | $24,960 |
| Enrollment Services Adviser II | 14 | $42,322 | $46,944 |
| Manager Information Technology I | 14 | $83,030 | $85,423 |
| Program Director | 14 | $105,024 | $105,745 |
| Recs Sw - Meeting/Training - Fitness | 14 | $3,772 | $15,749 |
| Work Study Student | 14 | $2,665 | $21,462 |
| Assistant Scientist IV | 13 | $70,600 | $71,955 |
| Athl - Custodial Daily | 13 | $7,482 | $25,138 |
| Athl - Football Office | 13 | $3,505 | $16,120 |
| Carpenter | 13 | $50,693 | $51,749 |
| Engineer IV | 13 | $79,185 | $83,729 |
| Engineer V | 13 | $84,120 | $89,225 |
| Extension Program Specialist IV | 13 | $60,185 | $60,415 |
| Groundskeeper II | 13 | $45,370 | $46,571 |
| Storekeeper III | 13 | $50,171 | $51,008 |
| Ta - Ecpe Undergrad Ta | 13 | $2,818 | $21,867 |
| Teaching Assistant | 13 | $20,406 | – |
| Dso Sw - Communication Consultant - Wmc | 12 | $3,377 | $21,493 |
| Electrician I | 12 | $53,570 | $54,056 |
| Field Specialist I | 12 | $45,726 | $46,032 |
| Helper | 12 | $6,747 | $25,419 |
| Lib - Circ Mon-Fri | 12 | $4,127 | $20,453 |
| Manager Food Services I | 12 | $60,470 | $60,461 |
| Motor Vehicle Operator II | 12 | $38,462 | $40,158 |
| Recs Sw - Personal Training - Fitness | 12 | $3,619 | $28,600 |
| Student Services Specialist III | 12 | $51,133 | $51,241 |
| Systems Support Specialist II | 12 | $48,745 | $49,337 |
| Adjunct Associate Professor | 11 | $83,312 | $77,080 |
| Agricultural Specialist I | 11 | $35,510 | $36,600 |
| Athl - Production Crew | 11 | $2,419 | $20,564 |
| Baker I | 11 | $31,911 | $32,839 |
| Communications Manager I | 11 | $78,104 | $75,812 |
| Director III | 11 | $169,855 | $193,319 |
| Dning - 1 Regular - Storms | 11 | $2,653 | $22,880 |
| E Cpe - Etg Assistant | 11 | $6,328 | $29,876 |
| Instructional Development Specialist | 11 | $50,538 | $52,812 |
| Lib - Tech Lend Mon-Fri | 11 | $4,297 | $20,072 |
| Scientist II | 11 | $119,401 | $115,511 |
| A&be - Student Worker | 10 | $3,776 | $22,152 |
| Athletic Trainer | 10 | $45,627 | $42,664 |
| Com S - Help Room Tutor | 10 | $3,148 | $23,504 |
| Cssm - Interviewer | 10 | $3,201 | $29,640 |
| Dning - 1 Regular - Mu Mkt | 10 | $2,434 | $22,880 |
| Dning - 1 Supervisor - Hawthorn | 10 | $5,260 | $25,376 |
| Med Technologist | 10 | $47,439 | $50,123 |
| Peer Mentor | 10 | $2,414 | $20,592 |
| Record Analyst I | 10 | $46,333 | $47,194 |
| Veterinary Specialist | 10 | $91,662 | $91,970 |
| Veterinary Teaching Hospital Assistant II | 10 | $40,781 | $43,362 |
| Academic Adviser IV | 9 | $61,741 | $61,860 |
| Adm-Telstar | 9 | $3,018 | $20,511 |
| Agron - Plant Genetics Research Aide | 9 | $8,556 | $25,942 |
| Assistant Professor of Practice | 9 | $44,945 | $44,655 |
| Athl - Equipment Room Assistant | 9 | $3,560 | $17,333 |
| Bei - Xh Research Assistant | 9 | $5,019 | $23,804 |
| Budget Analyst IV | 9 | $56,129 | $67,534 |
| Business Manager II | 9 | $78,974 | $79,624 |
| Clerk II | 9 | $33,889 | $34,377 |
| Construction Manager III | 9 | $71,469 | $72,066 |
| Dean | 9 | $325,797 | $255,670 |
| Director Operations | 9 | $72,748 | $64,392 |
| Dning - 1 Regular - Hub - Plato | 9 | $3,011 | $22,880 |
| Elo - Student Worker | 9 | $2,763 | $21,436 |
| Environmental Systems Mechanic II | 9 | $59,816 | $57,812 |
| Extension Program Assistant I | 9 | $26,927 | $34,607 |
| Graphic Designer III | 9 | $49,805 | $51,017 |
| Mem U - Assistant Building Manager | 9 | $2,875 | $19,182 |
| Res H - Frederiksen Ca | 9 | $5,063 | – |
| Res H - Udcc Da | 9 | $3,045 | $20,800 |
| Student Office Assistant | 9 | $3,739 | $20,534 |
| Supervisor - Custodian Services | 9 | $42,060 | $42,532 |
| Uis - Webdev - Software Developer | 9 | $9,779 | $30,102 |
| Uis-Webdev-Software Developer | 9 | $5,293 | $26,982 |
| Agricultural Specialist IV | 8 | $61,237 | $61,291 |
| Cce E - Student Worker | 8 | $6,027 | $24,700 |
| Clinical Associate Professor | 8 | $104,841 | $107,260 |
| Communications Specialist I | 8 | $35,076 | $38,057 |
| Csv - Endpoint Services - Technical Assistant | 8 | $7,412 | $23,660 |
| E Cpe - Teaching Assistant | 8 | $4,306 | $20,800 |
| Engineer Designer II | 8 | $53,809 | $62,155 |
| Ent - Student Worker | 8 | $5,205 | $23,790 |
| Facilities Mechanic II | 8 | $39,736 | $40,237 |
| Gdcb - Ug Research Assistant | 8 | $4,434 | $22,864 |
| Information System Leader | 8 | $101,847 | $101,648 |
| Instructional Development Coordinator | 8 | $53,653 | $54,836 |
| Laboratory Supervisor II | 8 | $53,710 | $55,230 |
| Lib - Stacks | 8 | $4,877 | $19,370 |
| Librarian I | 8 | $52,361 | $53,161 |
| Library Assistant IV | 8 | $60,924 | $62,272 |
| Mem U - AV Tech | 8 | $3,689 | $21,320 |
| Recs Sw - Special Events - Facilities | 8 | $3,888 | $24,960 |
| Research Technician, Senior | 8 | $66,541 | $67,824 |
| Sscxp - Germination-Lab Assistant | 8 | $3,300 | – |
| Staff Nurse | 8 | $56,883 | $57,729 |
| Staff Psychologist | 8 | $61,796 | $67,422 |
| Supervisor - Plant Services - 116 | 8 | $72,788 | $69,186 |
| Supt Ag Res Station II | 8 | $68,118 | $67,866 |
| Technical Assistant | 8 | $3,146 | $21,320 |
| Wlnss Sw - Peer Wellness Educator | 8 | $3,092 | $21,580 |
| Assistant Vice President | 7 | $162,836 | $168,016 |
| Associate Vice President | 7 | $161,619 | $177,023 |
| Athl - Custodial Events | 7 | $2,183 | $27,700 |
| Athl - Cyclones.tv Office Hrs | 7 | $2,145 | $17,977 |
| Boyd Lab Technician | 7 | $2,403 | $23,566 |
| Ccee - Ce 274 Grader | 7 | $1,662 | $21,394 |
| Clinical Professor | 7 | $101,580 | $98,490 |
| Dning - 1 Supervisor - Wsm | 7 | $5,257 | $26,000 |
| Engineer III | 7 | $65,117 | $69,093 |
| Enrollment Services Adviser I | 7 | $31,297 | $36,611 |
| Graphic Designer II | 7 | $40,614 | $40,293 |
| Isrf - Laborer | 7 | $5,821 | $28,029 |
| Kitchen Helper I | 7 | $29,865 | $35,236 |
| Laboratory Technician III | 7 | $40,807 | $46,715 |
| Lib - Ill/L | 7 | $4,563 | $19,909 |
| Lsrc Student Assistant | 7 | $3,880 | $18,869 |
| Mem U - Building Manager | 7 | $5,313 | $21,246 |
| Plumber | 7 | $48,418 | $50,488 |
| Res H - Office Assistant | 7 | $7,386 | $22,063 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 7 | $52,967 | $71,964 |
| Seasonal | 7 | $2,053 | $23,846 |
| Teaching Laboratory Associate | 7 | $40,423 | $42,471 |
| Utility Plant Operator II | 7 | $56,950 | $55,087 |
| Utility Plant Operator III | 7 | $64,655 | $58,953 |
| Wise - Student Role Model | 7 | $2,949 | $24,960 |
| A Lab - Lab Assistant-X | 6 | $6,909 | $24,007 |
| Account Clerk | 6 | $46,435 | $47,893 |
| Adm-Student Telecounselor-Call Center | 6 | $3,585 | $18,425 |
| Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner | 6 | $95,801 | $96,258 |
| Advancement Specialist | 6 | $58,017 | $58,133 |
| Alumni Officer I | 6 | $44,215 | $44,666 |
| Athl - Event Management | 6 | $3,947 | $20,800 |
| Athl - Spirit Squad Coach | 6 | $4,341 | $29,120 |
| Athl - Study Hall Monitor | 6 | $3,225 | $20,800 |
| Athl - Video Fb Crew | 6 | $2,918 | $17,853 |
| Bbdma - Student Worker | 6 | $4,640 | $21,320 |
| Book - Associate - Techcyte | 6 | $3,116 | $16,900 |
| Bookstore Specialist II | 6 | $35,439 | $43,522 |
| Communications Manager II | 6 | $72,782 | $81,503 |
| Cook II | 6 | $32,764 | $35,169 |
| Cybiz Lab Student Worker | 6 | $2,875 | $31,460 |
| Dning - 1 Regular - Wsm | 6 | $3,972 | $23,400 |
| Dning - 1 Supervisor - Conversations | 6 | $4,681 | $26,000 |
| Dning - 3 Supervisor - Seasons | 6 | $7,602 | $28,080 |
| Econ - Student Worker | 6 | $4,411 | $25,653 |
| Elo - Student Producer | 6 | $2,582 | $22,187 |
| Engss - Lead Peer Mentor | 6 | $1,315 | $19,067 |
| Ent - Ug Research Assistant | 6 | $8,383 | $25,133 |
| Equipment Operator | 6 | $48,473 | $48,610 |
| Facilities Project Manager III | 6 | $72,143 | $72,338 |
| Food Service Supervisor | 6 | $50,300 | $52,403 |
| Fpm - Golf Course Laborer | 6 | $5,718 | $20,020 |
| Griswold Intern | 6 | $2,451 | $26,000 |
| Industrial Hygienist III | 6 | $72,981 | $73,249 |
| Itrns - Student | 6 | $6,611 | $23,140 |
| Librarian III | 6 | $65,705 | $71,140 |
| Library Associate I | 6 | $51,307 | $51,410 |
| Manager Facilities Maintenance | 6 | $66,343 | $68,421 |
| Math Graduate Assistant-Research | 6 | $25,482 | – |
| Media Production Specialist II | 6 | $33,943 | $36,202 |
| Police Lieutenant | 6 | $73,827 | $84,423 |
| Predoc Associate | 6 | $32,225 | $41,200 |
| Purchasing Agent IV | 6 | $73,168 | $75,066 |
| Radiographer II | 6 | $38,520 | $41,366 |
| Recs Sw - Instructing - Fitness | 6 | $5,443 | $28,486 |
| Res H - Bwr Ca | 6 | $3,107 | – |
| Res H - Larch Ca | 6 | $4,579 | – |
| Res H - Student Worker | 6 | $4,365 | $22,360 |
| Research Analyst II | 6 | $44,327 | $53,028 |
| Research Professor | 6 | $56,947 | $55,282 |
| Sfina – Schl/Employ Office Assistant | 6 | $3,826 | $18,720 |
| Staff Physician | 6 | $182,571 | $179,983 |
| Steamfitter | 6 | $70,720 | $65,177 |
| Student Computer Support Technician | 6 | $9,224 | $24,613 |
| Supt Ag Res Station I | 6 | $59,354 | $58,648 |
| Utility Plant Operator I | 6 | $35,595 | $46,228 |
| A B E - Ug Lab Tech | 5 | $4,671 | $25,792 |
| Academic Adviser I | 5 | $30,856 | $36,691 |
| Academic Fiscal Officer III | 5 | $94,798 | $94,926 |
| Adm-Web Developer-Systems | 5 | $9,443 | $28,496 |
| Administrative Assistant | 5 | $28,734 | – |
| Aer E Graduate Teaching Assistant | 5 | $15,030 | – |
| Agron - Field/Lab Worker | 5 | $5,805 | $27,352 |
| Agron - System Support | 5 | $3,909 | $23,088 |
| Alum - Student Worker | 5 | $2,980 | $18,928 |
| Alumni Officer II | 5 | $45,438 | $46,057 |
| Assistant Manager Facilities Maintenance | 5 | $57,770 | $56,920 |
| Athl - Ticket Office Daily | 5 | $3,941 | $17,680 |
| Bei - Student Worker | 5 | $3,576 | $23,296 |
| Book-Associate-Insignia | 5 | $2,417 | $16,952 |
| Budget Analyst II | 5 | $55,274 | $56,384 |
| Customer Relations Specialist I | 5 | $38,752 | $40,531 |
| Customer Relations Specialist II | 5 | $45,121 | $44,239 |
| Dning - 1 Sam Sd - Catering | 5 | $7,372 | $37,440 |
| Dning - 1 Supervisor - Clydes | 5 | $4,767 | $26,000 |
| Dning - 1 Supervisor - Hub - Plato | 5 | $3,635 | $24,128 |
| Dning - 1 Supervisor - Hub-Roast/Be | 5 | $5,285 | $25,584 |
| Dning - 1 Supv Shift Diff - Catering | 5 | $2,954 | $28,080 |
| Dning - 3 Supervisor - Udm | 5 | $7,494 | $28,080 |
| Document Center Operator II | 5 | $40,730 | $42,707 |
| Dso Sw - Ambassador - Asc | 5 | $2,456 | $20,800 |
| Engineering Technician I | 5 | $47,232 | $55,448 |
| Engss - Student Worker | 5 | $3,556 | $19,968 |
| Fs Hn - Student Worker | 5 | $5,648 | $24,544 |
| Gsjc - IT Assistant | 5 | $7,325 | $21,008 |
| Histology Technician II | 5 | $50,014 | $50,275 |
| Human Resource Specialist III | 5 | $56,433 | $56,530 |
| Instructional Support Specialist III | 5 | $55,375 | $56,517 |
| Legal Consultant | 5 | $62,475 | $62,629 |
| Library Assistant II | 5 | $51,025 | $52,777 |
| Manufacturing Lab Technician | 5 | $2,446 | $23,504 |
| Occupational Safety Specialist III | 5 | $64,077 | $70,056 |
| Office Assistant | 5 | $4,431 | $21,320 |
| P Saf - P&t Enforcement Officer | 5 | $5,033 | $21,424 |
| Plant Genetic Research Aide | 5 | $3,627 | $25,064 |
| Plp - Research Assistant | 5 | $5,613 | $25,168 |
| Postdoc Fellow | 5 | $44,318 | $50,342 |
| Print - Copy Center Assistant | 5 | $5,400 | $18,720 |
| Public Safety Dispatcher I | 5 | $35,917 | $40,269 |
| Purchasing Agent II | 5 | $56,693 | $58,352 |
| Recs Sw - Cleaning - Facilities | 5 | $1,835 | $17,160 |
| Recs Sw - Facility Supervisor - Facilities | 5 | $6,457 | $20,800 |
| Recs Sw - Turf Management - Facilities | 5 | $3,235 | $23,296 |
| Res H - Custodial | 5 | $7,679 | – |
| Res H - Helser Ca | 5 | $2,938 | – |
| Res H - Wilson Ca | 5 | $4,932 | – |
| Senior Associate Director Athletics | 5 | $164,084 | $145,733 |
| Sscxp - Student Worker | 5 | $2,051 | – |
| Strength Coach | 5 | $83,200 | $136,890 |
| Veterinary Teaching Hospital Assistant I | 5 | $20,921 | $24,884 |
| Vrac - Student Worker | 5 | $5,729 | $25,792 |
| Vrac-Student Worker | 5 | $2,322 | $22,880 |
63,896
people paid in FY20$3.61B
total pay in FY20, $2.86B in FY1064%
of it paid by the three state universities and their hospitalsState payroll over time
Total pay for everyone in the salary book, each fiscal year, not adjusted for inflation.
| Fiscal year | People | Total pay |
|---|---|---|
| FY26 | 68,019 | $4.69B |
| FY25 | 70,390 | $4.49B |
| FY24 | 69,436 | $4.19B |
| FY23 | 61,110 | $3.97B |
| FY22 | 65,312 | $3.85B |
| FY21 | 63,829 | $3.69B |
| FY20 | 63,896 | $3.61B |
| FY19 | 60,445 | $3.48B |
| FY18 | 59,867 | $3.44B |
| FY17 | 59,400 | $3.41B |
| FY16 | 58,988 | $3.29B |
| FY15 | 60,138 | $3.21B |
| FY14 | 59,859 | $3.14B |
| FY13 | 59,488 | $3.08B |
| FY12 | 59,929 | $3.02B |
| FY11 | 60,125 | $2.88B |
| FY10 | 59,113 | $2.86B |
| FY09 | 60,328 | $2.92B |
| FY08 | 60,262 | $2.75B |
| FY07 | 67,695 | $2.65B |
Show the numbers
| Fiscal year | People | Total pay |
|---|---|---|
| FY26 | 68,019 | $4.69B |
| FY25 | 70,390 | $4.49B |
| FY24 | 69,436 | $4.19B |
| FY23 | 61,110 | $3.97B |
| FY22 | 65,312 | $3.85B |
| FY21 | 63,829 | $3.69B |
| FY20 | 63,896 | $3.61B |
| FY19 | 60,445 | $3.48B |
| FY18 | 59,867 | $3.44B |
| FY17 | 59,400 | $3.41B |
| FY16 | 58,988 | $3.29B |
| FY15 | 60,138 | $3.21B |
| FY14 | 59,859 | $3.14B |
| FY13 | 59,488 | $3.08B |
| FY12 | 59,929 | $3.02B |
| FY11 | 60,125 | $2.88B |
| FY10 | 59,113 | $2.86B |
| FY09 | 60,328 | $2.92B |
| FY08 | 60,262 | $2.75B |
| FY07 | 67,695 | $2.65B |
By agency, FY20
Average pay is total pay divided by people, so part-time and part-year workers pull it down.
| Agency | People | Total pay | Average pay | People, FY10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | 25,241 | $1.64B | $65,161 | 20,366 |
| Iowa State University | 13,158 | $552.3M | $41,971 | 9,578 |
| Human Services | 4,618 | $249.0M | $53,912 | 6,169 |
| Transportation | 3,291 | $173.0M | $52,581 | 3,657 |
| Corrections | 2,942 | $165.7M | $56,330 | 3,287 |
| University of Northern Iowa | 2,339 | $121.9M | $52,107 | 2,550 |
| Judicial Branch | 1,904 | $118.7M | $62,323 | 2,021 |
| Drug Control Policy | 1,415 | $62.0M | $43,801 | 1,630 |
| Veterans Home | 1,010 | $41.5M | $41,086 | 1,080 |
| Public Safety | 973 | $69.9M | $71,838 | 1,027 |
| Education | 810 | $53.6M | $66,183 | 851 |
| Workforce Development | 723 | $43.7M | $60,501 | 1,034 |
| Legislature | 591 | $20.6M | $34,861 | 599 |
| Inspections and Appeals | 588 | $40.2M | $68,379 | 625 |
| Public Health | 569 | $33.8M | $59,401 | 556 |
| Agriculture and Land Stewardship | 443 | $21.7M | $48,965 | 415 |
| Commerce | 380 | $26.2M | $68,868 | 366 |
| Revenue | 347 | $19.1M | $55,059 | 391 |
| Public Defense | 293 | $15.2M | $51,971 | 489 |
| Attorney General | 264 | $22.2M | $84,008 | 279 |
| Administrative Services | 227 | $13.9M | $61,216 | 438 |
| Iowa School for the Deaf | 193 | $7.1M | $36,749 | 183 |
| Auditor of State | 132 | $7.6M | $57,391 | 114 |
| Economic Development | 131 | $8.1M | $61,858 | 160 |
| Chief Information Officer | 127 | $10.8M | $84,957 | – |
| Lottery Authority | 115 | $7.5M | $65,098 | 121 |
| Board of Regents (office) | 105 | $5.0M | $47,336 | 164 |
| Finance Authority | 100 | $7.0M | $69,590 | 107 |
| Department for the Blind | 99 | $4.1M | $41,538 | 99 |
| IPERS | 89 | $6.5M | $73,428 | 84 |
| Cultural Affairs | 86 | $3.7M | $43,534 | 96 |
| Iowa Communications Network | 84 | $7.1M | $83,989 | 92 |
| College Student Aid Commission | 82 | $2.9M | $34,990 | 59 |
| Homeland Security and Emergency Management | 70 | $4.9M | $70,467 | – |
| Human Rights | 50 | $3.4M | $67,355 | 59 |
| Secretary of State | 44 | $2.0M | $45,499 | 40 |
| Law Enforcement Academy | 37 | $1.6M | $43,064 | 32 |
| Treasurer of State | 33 | $1.8M | $53,820 | 35 |
| Governor’s Office | 32 | $2.3M | $72,232 | 48 |
| Aging | 31 | $2.1M | $66,766 | 39 |
| Civil Rights | 29 | $1.4M | $47,746 | 44 |
| Management | 22 | $2.2M | $99,759 | 33 |
| Board of Parole | 19 | $747K | $39,298 | 20 |
| Veterans Affairs | 19 | $842K | $44,305 | 15 |
| Educational Examiners | 16 | $1.1M | $67,528 | – |
| Public Employment Relations | 12 | $941K | $78,388 | 10 |
| Ethics and Campaign Disclosure | 9 | $398K | $44,263 | 6 |
| Public Information Board | 4 | – | – | – |
A dash: fewer than 5 people, so pay isn’t shown.
See also what each agency does, what agencies paid out and the state budget.