DOL Median (Iowa)
$61,000
vs National
-61.9%
National: $160,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$67,553
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,000
-61.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$160,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Lawyers in Iowa earns $61,000 in nominal terms, which is 61.9% below the national average of $160,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $67,553 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | $79,800 | 1 |
| GREFE & SIDNEY, P.L.C. | $61,000 | 1 |
| Ames IT and Numeric Solutions | $61,000 | 1 |
| BARTEN LAW OFFICE, P.C. | $36,057 | 3 |
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How much does a Lawyers make in Iowa?
The median Lawyers salary in Iowa is $61,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Lawyers?
A Lawyers in Iowa earns 61.9% less than the national median of $160,000, or $67,553 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.