DOL Median (Iowa)
$51,500
vs National
-18.3%
National: $63,045BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,032
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,500
-18.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,045
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Agricultural Engineers in Iowa earns $51,500 in nominal terms, which is 18.3% below the national average of $63,045. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,032 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Iowa
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Monsanto Company | $88,499 | 16 |
| PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL | $86,195 | 3 |
| Roquette America Inc. | $60,000 | 2 |
| VASKE FINISHING LTD | $58,700 | 1 |
| Hagie Manufacturing | $55,000 | 3 |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | $50,202 | 16 |
| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY | N/A | 1 |
| QTG DEVELOPMENT INC. | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Agricultural Engineers make in Iowa?
The median Agricultural Engineers salary in Iowa is $51,500 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Agricultural Engineers?
A Agricultural Engineers in Iowa earns 18.3% less than the national median of $63,045, or $57,032 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.