DOL Median (Iowa)
$19,074
vs National
-26%
National: $25,771BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$21,122
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$19,074
-26% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$25,771
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Childcare Workers in Iowa earns $19,074 in nominal terms, which is 26% below the national average of $25,771. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $21,122 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hung-Ta Lin (Private Household) | $20,987 | 1 |
| Carlos Augusto Bahena Arteaga | $17,160 | 1 |
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How much does a Childcare Workers make in Iowa?
The median Childcare Workers salary in Iowa is $19,074 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Childcare Workers?
A Childcare Workers in Iowa earns 26% less than the national median of $25,771, or $21,122 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.