DOL Median (Iowa)
$65,000
vs National
-16.7%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,982
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,000
-16.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$78,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Iowa earns $65,000 in nominal terms, which is 16.7% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $71,982 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Services, Inc. | $85,280 | 1 |
| IOWA TELEPRODUCTION CENTER, INC. | $65,000 | 1 |
| WMS GAMING INC | $47,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Iowa?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Iowa is $65,000 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Iowa earns 16.7% less than the national median of $78,000, or $71,982 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.