DOL Median (Iowa)
$70,000
vs National
+21.2%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$77,519
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,000
+21.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Iowa earns $70,000 in nominal terms, which is 21.2% above the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $77,519 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Consulting, Inc. | $72,800 | 1 |
| The University of Iowa | $70,000 | 1 |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | $46,600 | 1 |
| SCOTT COUNTY | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Geographers make in Iowa?
The median Geographers salary in Iowa is $70,000 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Iowa earns 21.2% more than the national median of $57,764, or $77,519 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.