DOL Median (Iowa)
$48,447
vs National
-30.8%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,651
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,447
-30.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Iowa earns $48,447 in nominal terms, which is 30.8% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,651 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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of Northern Iowa | $84,146 | 1 |
| Freund-Vector Corporation | $58,361 | 4 |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | $49,024 | 104 |
| The University of Iowa | $48,752 | 3 |
| Roquette America Inc. | $39,146 | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Iowa?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Iowa is $48,447 based on 78 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Iowa earns 30.8% less than the national median of $70,000, or $53,651 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.