DOL Median (Iowa)
$73,861
vs National
+47.7%
National: $50,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$81,795
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$73,861
+47.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Scientists in Iowa earns $73,861 in nominal terms, which is 47.7% above the national average of $50,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $81,795 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Agra Holdings, LLC | $135,000 | 4 |
| BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA | $105,091 | 5 |
| Kemin Industries, Inc. | $92,500 | 3 |
| Nutriquest, LLC | $92,500 | 2 |
| Zoetis, Inc | $90,272 | 16 |
| GenoSource | $90,000 | 2 |
| DEVENISH NUTRITION, L.L.C. | $80,000 | 6 |
| VALUE ADDED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $75,000 | 2 |
| VALO BIOMEDIA NORTH AMERICA, LLC | $75,000 | 1 |
| PIC USA, Inc. | $72,500 | 42 |
| JONES DAIRY LC | $50,898 | 1 |
| Rock River Jerseys LLC | $50,898 | 2 |
| Meadowvale Dairy, LLC | $50,000 | 9 |
| Milk Unlimited Dairy Farms | $49,752 | 2 |
| AA BREEDERS | $42,765 | 4 |
| ABRAHAM'S VETERINARY CLINIC | $40,747 | 1 |
| ABRAHAMS EQUINE CLINIC LTD | $40,747 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Animal Scientists
Overland Park, KS · $170,000Harwood, MO · $160,000Kansas City, MO · $157,292Columbia, MA · $153,478Seattle, WA · $144,200Top-Paying Roles in Iowa
Cardiologists · $725,000Emergency Medicine Physicians · $504,795Physicians, All Other · $321,652General Internal Medicine Physicians · $295,000Pediatricians, General · $294,750Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Animal Scientists make in Iowa?
The median Animal Scientists salary in Iowa is $73,861 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Animal Scientists?
A Animal Scientists in Iowa earns 47.7% more than the national median of $50,000, or $81,795 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.