Prevailing Wage in Iowa
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 2,463 certified filings in Iowa
$108,401Median Prevailing Wage
$115,992Avg. Actual Salary
+29%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
2,463Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Iowa is $108,401 across 2,463 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 29% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Iowa
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 673 | $63,648 |
| Level II | 965 | $84,115 |
| Level III | 370 | $103,189 |
| Level IV | 329 | $126,090 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in Iowa: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 102 | $90,766 | $93,315 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 92 | $108,613 | $269,264 |
| Software Developer | 88 | $96,208 | $102,595 |
| Medical Technologist | 61 | $49,422 | $60,644 |
| Assistant Professor | 55 | $70,814 | $121,949 |
| Manager JC50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 41 | $103,024 | $103,456 |
| Senior Engineer, Software Engineering | 40 | $108,777 | $108,781 |
| House Staff Fellow Physician | 38 | $58,282 | $81,084 |
| Principal Engineer, Software Engineering | 34 | $128,556 | $128,556 |
| Postdoctoral Research Scholar | 30 | $58,330 | $64,074 |
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