DOL Median (Iowa)
$42,120
vs National
-29.8%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,645
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$42,120
-29.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Drafters in Iowa earns $42,120 in nominal terms, which is 29.8% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,645 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vizient, Inc. | $42,120 | 1 |
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FAIRFIELD, NE · $109,000Southfield, MI · $86,320Charleston, SC · $85,970Northville, MI · $80,000York, PA · $80,000Top-Paying Roles in Iowa
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How much does a Mechanical Drafters make in Iowa?
The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Iowa is $42,120 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Mechanical Drafters?
A Mechanical Drafters in Iowa earns 29.8% less than the national median of $60,000, or $46,645 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.