Local Salary Data

Microbiologists Salary in Iowa City, IA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$47,730
10 filings
DOL Median (Iowa City, IA)
$47,730
vs National
-6.4%
National: $51,004
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,857
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$47,730
-6.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Microbiologists in Iowa City, IA earns $47,730 in nominal terms, which is 6.4% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,857 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Iowa City, IA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
The University of Iowa$48,21617
University of IowaN/A2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Microbiologists make in Iowa City, IA?

The median Microbiologists salary in Iowa City, IA is $47,730 based on 10 DOL filings.

Is Iowa City, IA a good place to work as a Microbiologists?

A Microbiologists in Iowa City, IA earns 6.4% less than the national median of $51,004, or $52,857 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.