DOL Median (Iowa)
$19,600
vs National
-30.6%
National: $28,246BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$21,705
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$19,600
-30.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$28,246
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cooks, Restaurant in Iowa earns $19,600 in nominal terms, which is 30.6% below the national average of $28,246. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $21,705 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chuong Garden of Creston LLC | $20,000 | 1 |
| Chuong Garden of Fort Madision | $19,200 | 1 |
| BOATHOUSE INC. | N/A | 2 |
| CHINA KITCHEN | N/A | 1 |
| METRO BUFFET INC | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Cooks, Restaurant make in Iowa?
The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Iowa is $19,600 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Cooks, Restaurant?
A Cooks, Restaurant in Iowa earns 30.6% less than the national median of $28,246, or $21,705 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.