DOL Median (Iowa)
$40,903
vs National
-36.6%
National: $64,490BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,296
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$40,903
-36.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,490
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Urban and Regional Planners in Iowa earns $40,903 in nominal terms, which is 36.6% below the national average of $64,490. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,296 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION | $43,805 | 1 |
| SIOUXLAND INTERSTATE METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL | $38,000 | 3 |
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How much does a Urban and Regional Planners make in Iowa?
The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Iowa is $40,903 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Urban and Regional Planners?
A Urban and Regional Planners in Iowa earns 36.6% less than the national median of $64,490, or $45,296 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.