DOL Median (Iowa)
$55,425
vs National
-14.1%
National: $64,505BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,379
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,425
-14.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,505
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physical Scientists, All Other in Iowa earns $55,425 in nominal terms, which is 14.1% below the national average of $64,505. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,379 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | $75,000 | 1 |
| The University of Iowa | $55,425 | 17 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | $50,000 | 10 |
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How much does a Physical Scientists, All Other make in Iowa?
The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Iowa is $55,425 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Physical Scientists, All Other?
A Physical Scientists, All Other in Iowa earns 14.1% less than the national median of $64,505, or $61,379 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.