DOL Median (Iowa)
$32,500
vs National
-45.7%
National: $59,861BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,991
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$32,500
-45.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$59,861
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Graphic Designers in Iowa earns $32,500 in nominal terms, which is 45.7% below the national average of $59,861. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,991 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | $55,000 | 2 |
| PUGNA TECHNOLOGIES | $40,000 | 2 |
| Ames IT and Numeric Solutions | $35,500 | 2 |
| Preferred Marketing, Inc. | $35,000 | 3 |
| TRIO MARKETING BRANDING ADVERTISING LLC | $31,200 | 1 |
| PATIENT EDUCATION INSTITUTE, INC. | $30,000 | 2 |
| CONNELL COMMUNICATIONS, INC | $29,120 | 2 |
| GREEN LEAVES RESTAURANT | $28,059 | 2 |
| The Graphic Edge, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| Overland Sheepskin Co., Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Graphic Designers make in Iowa?
The median Graphic Designers salary in Iowa is $32,500 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Graphic Designers?
A Graphic Designers in Iowa earns 45.7% less than the national median of $59,861, or $35,991 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.