DOL Median (Iowa)
$36,257
vs National
-11.9%
National: $41,161BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,152
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$36,257
-11.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$41,161
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biological Technicians in Iowa earns $36,257 in nominal terms, which is 11.9% below the national average of $41,161. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,152 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Iowa | $36,600 | 26 |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | $35,988 | 6 |
| Palmer College Foundation | $31,000 | 2 |
| Roquette America Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Biological Technicians
Concord, CA · $238,680East Hanover, NE · $94,000NEWARK, NE · $80,079Basking Ridge, NE · $78,300PELHAM, AL · $77,043Top-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 Biological Technicians make in Iowa?
The median Biological Technicians salary in Iowa is $36,257 based on 24 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Biological Technicians?
A Biological Technicians in Iowa earns 11.9% less than the national median of $41,161, or $40,152 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.