DOL Median (Iowa)
$58,545
vs National
-9.9%
National: $65,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$64,833
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,545
-9.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Hydrologists in Iowa earns $58,545 in nominal terms, which is 9.9% below the national average of $65,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $64,833 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Iowa | $58,545 | 4 |
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Redmond, WA · $109,000Houston, TX · $107,058Greenbelt, MA · $101,522Norwood, MA · $97,989Fairbanks, AL · $95,846Top-Paying Roles in Iowa
Cardiologists · $725,000Emergency Medicine Physicians · $504,795Physicians, All Other · $321,652General Internal Medicine Physicians · $295,000Pediatricians, General · $294,750Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Hydrologists make in Iowa?
The median Hydrologists salary in Iowa is $58,545 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Hydrologists?
A Hydrologists in Iowa earns 9.9% less than the national median of $65,004, or $64,833 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.