DOL Median (Iowa)
$43,340
vs National
-27.8%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,996
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$43,340
-27.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cost Estimators in Iowa earns $43,340 in nominal terms, which is 27.8% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,996 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Turner & Townsend, Inc. | $100,000 | 61 |
| HEARTLAND WINDOW TREATMENTS INC | $50,755 | 2 |
| NEW HEAVEN CHEMICALS IOWA, LLC | $43,680 | 1 |
| HEARTLAND DOOR AND FRAME, INC. | $43,000 | 1 |
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Social Circle, GA · $179,269Quincy, WA · $160,000Summit, NE · $154,500Covington, GA · $153,140Cheyenne, WY · $146,250Top-Paying Roles in Iowa
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How much does a Cost Estimators make in Iowa?
The median Cost Estimators salary in Iowa is $43,340 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Cost Estimators?
A Cost Estimators in Iowa earns 27.8% less than the national median of $60,000, or $47,996 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.