DOL Median (Iowa)
$41,600
vs National
-9.3%
National: $45,843BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,069
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$41,600
-9.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$45,843
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Music Directors and Composers in Iowa earns $41,600 in nominal terms, which is 9.3% below the national average of $45,843. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,069 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF CEDAR RAPIDS | $41,600 | 1 |
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How much does a Music Directors and Composers make in Iowa?
The median Music Directors and Composers salary in Iowa is $41,600 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Music Directors and Composers?
A Music Directors and Composers in Iowa earns 9.3% less than the national median of $45,843, or $46,069 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.