DOL Median (Iowa)
$85,400
vs National
-22.4%
National: $110,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$94,574
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,400
-22.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$110,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Computer Hardware Engineers in Iowa earns $85,400 in nominal terms, which is 22.4% below the national average of $110,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $94,574 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GOOGLE LLC | $134,799 | 590 |
| Capgemini America Inc | $94,500 | 64 |
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How much does a Computer Hardware Engineers make in Iowa?
The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Iowa is $85,400 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Computer Hardware Engineers?
A Computer Hardware Engineers in Iowa earns 22.4% less than the national median of $110,000, or $94,574 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.