DOL Median (Iowa)
$36,358
vs National
-26.3%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,264
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$36,358
-26.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,358
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Iowa earns $36,358 in nominal terms, which is 26.3% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,264 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 |
|---|---|---|
| JOE'S PIZZA & PASTA | $39,541 | 2 |
| ONE & ONE ARNOLDS PARK LLC | $33,176 | 1 |
| HOUSE OF SPICES LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Iowa?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Iowa is $36,358 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Iowa earns 26.3% less than the national median of $49,358, or $40,264 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.