The average salary for a horticulturist in Iowa is around $82,420 per year.
Avg Salary
Horticulturists earn an average yearly salary of $82,420.
Wages typically start from $58,030 and go up to $158,660.
50% above national average Updated in 2020
Horticulturist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level horticulturist earnings begin at:
$76.28 per hour
$158,660 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level horticulturist earnings begin at:
$57.44 per hour
$119,470 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level horticulturist earnings begin at:
$39.63 per hour
$82,420 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level horticulturist earnings begin at:
$32.82 per hour
$68,260 per year
10th percentile
Starting level horticulturist earnings begin at:
$27.90 per hour
$58,030 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Horticulturist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $99,630 |
| Colorado | $99,030 |
| North Dakota | $97,370 |
| Arizona | $97,130 |
| Hawaii | $96,480 |
| Montana | $93,740 |
| Illinois | $93,440 |
| Tennessee | $90,240 |
| California | $84,820 |
| Iowa | $82,420 |
| Nevada | $82,060 |
| North Carolina | $79,030 |
| Wyoming | $79,010 |
| Louisiana | $78,450 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,330 |
| Michigan | $76,350 |
| Florida | $75,510 |
| Maryland | $75,280 |
| Wisconsin | $74,380 |
| South Carolina | $73,740 |
| New York | $73,270 |
| Ohio | $72,070 |
| Washington | $69,810 |
| Nebraska | $69,250 |
| Massachusetts | $62,280 |
| Oregon | $62,280 |
| Missouri | $61,810 |
| Idaho | $61,020 |
| Minnesota | $60,820 |
| Texas | $60,820 |
| Indiana | $59,900 |
| Virginia | $59,900 |
| Kansas | $59,750 |
| Georgia | $53,690 |
| Oklahoma | $51,270 |
| Arkansas | $48,000 |
| Kentucky | $47,940 |
| New Mexico | $46,420 |
| Mississippi | $33,730 |
How do horticulturist salaries compare to similar careers?
Horticulturists earn 63% more than similar careers in Iowa.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Soil and plant scientist salary | $62K |
| Landscape architect salary | $61K |
| Park naturalist salary | $55K |
| Landscaper salary | $43K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)