Forensic Science Technicians take-home pay in Iowa
The median forensic science technicians in Iowa earns $67,060. After taxes that leaves about $53,458 a year, or $4,455 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 20.3%.
$53,458 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $67,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,923 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,130 |
| Iowa income tax (approx.) | −$2,548 |
| Monthly take-home | $4,455 |
| Every two weeks | $2,056 |
Estimate for a single filer taking the standard deduction, 2026 federal rules. State tax uses an approximate effective rate; local taxes and pre-tax deductions are not included.