DOL Median (Iowa)
$59,405
vs National
-40.1%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,786
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$59,405
-40.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economists in Iowa earns $59,405 in nominal terms, which is 40.1% below the national average of $99,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,786 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Company | $87,526 | 2 |
| Aegon USA Realty Advisors, LLC | $73,112 | 1 |
| Riverhead Resources, LLC | $68,523 | 4 |
| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY | $59,405 | 1 |
| Iowa Department of Revenue | $58,043 | 7 |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | $57,630 | 12 |
| Community CPA & Associates Inc | $47,500 | 2 |
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How much does a Economists make in Iowa?
The median Economists salary in Iowa is $59,405 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in Iowa earns 40.1% less than the national median of $99,100, or $65,786 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.