DOL Median (Iowa)
$47,476
vs National
-8.9%
National: $52,140BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,576
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,476
-8.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,140
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Iowa earns $47,476 in nominal terms, which is 8.9% below the national average of $52,140. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,576 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 | $87,000 | 11 |
| DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC | $85,654 | 24 |
| VARIFAS BIORENEWABLES LLC | $61,485 | 1 |
| University of Iowa | $55,000 | 12 |
| Integrated DNA Technologies | $51,250 | 4 |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | $48,464 | 25 |
| EMMYON, INC. | $47,682 | 4 |
| The University of Iowa | $47,476 | 93 |
| FOODCHAIN GLOBAL ADVISORS, INC. | $47,050 | 2 |
| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY | N/A | 1 |
| MOLECULAR EXPRESS, INC | N/A | 1 |
| Trustees of Grinnell College | N/A | 1 |
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Horsham, PA · $208,000Red Bank, NJ · $175,000Clarence, NY · $160,000Mundelein, IL · $160,000Marshfield, WI · $147,000Top-Paying Roles in Iowa
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How much does a Biochemists and Biophysicists make in Iowa?
The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Iowa is $47,476 based on 91 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Biochemists and Biophysicists?
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Iowa earns 8.9% less than the national median of $52,140, or $52,576 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.