DOL Median (Iowa)
$43,638
vs National
+11.9%
National: $39,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,326
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$43,638
+11.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$39,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Technicians in Iowa earns $43,638 in nominal terms, which is 11.9% above the national average of $39,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,326 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cambrex Charles City | $47,819 | 3 |
| The University of Iowa | $36,800 | 1 |
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South Plainfield, NE · $117,600East Hanover, NE · $87,600Tarrytown, NE · $75,200Westbury, NE · $68,099Bethesda, MD · $67,000Top-Paying Roles in Iowa
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How much does a Chemical Technicians make in Iowa?
The median Chemical Technicians salary in Iowa is $43,638 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Chemical Technicians?
A Chemical Technicians in Iowa earns 11.9% more than the national median of $39,000, or $48,326 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.