UX Researcher Salary in Fayette County, Iowa

Fayette County, Iowa includes education and healthcare employers. Salaries reflect local market conditions. Opportunities arise from various sources.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$50,000 to $61,000

Average (per year)

$55,500

Entry-level hires support education, small healthcare providers, and local agencies, focusing on usability testing and surveys.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$62,000 to $73,000

Average (per year)

$67,500

Mid-level researchers coordinate projects for regional schools and public health, with some collaboration on state-funded initiatives.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$74,000 to $85,000

Average (per year)

$79,500

Senior staff consult for multiple employers or lead research for long-term community programs.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$88,000+

Principal researchers set UX direction for local government and manage research budgets across departments.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

$22 - $28

per hour

Mid-level

$29 - $34

per hour

Senior

$35 - $45

per hour