DOL Median (Iowa)
$65,486
vs National
-7.9%
National: $71,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$72,520
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,486
-7.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$71,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Environmental Engineers in Iowa earns $65,486 in nominal terms, which is 7.9% below the national average of $71,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $72,520 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 | $131,000 | 8 |
| CF Industries Employee Services LLC | $82,000 | 6 |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | $69,035 | 190 |
| The University of Iowa | $65,221 | 6 |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | $52,790 | 1 |
| University of Northern Iowa | $50,000 | 1 |
| Advanced Renewable Technology International Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Environmental Engineers make in Iowa?
The median Environmental Engineers salary in Iowa is $65,486 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Environmental Engineers?
A Environmental Engineers in Iowa earns 7.9% less than the national median of $71,100, or $72,520 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.