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Average Salaries by Occupation
This table shows the estimated starting salaries and average annual salaries for a variety of occupations in Iowa.
| Occupation |
Estimated Starting Salary |
Average Annual Salary |
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| Accountant and Auditor |
$32,140 |
$54,480 |
| Advertising and Promotion Manager |
$32,090 |
$61,090 |
| Architect | $35,140 | $61,420 |
| Athletic Trainer |
$24,550 |
$33,450 |
| Carpenter |
$21,200 |
$33,690 |
| Chef and Head Cook |
$20,720 |
$34,060 |
| Child, Family and School Social Workers |
$18,370 |
$35,690 |
| Chiropractor |
$32,530 |
$80,810 |
| Clergy |
$19,270 |
$39,540 |
| Computer Programmer |
$34,130 |
$55,290 |
| Computer Support Specialist |
$24,770 |
$40,330 |
| Conservation Scientist |
$29,070 |
$50,860 |
| Court Reporter |
$28,470 |
$50,680 |
| Dental Hygienist |
$48,780 |
$59,670 |
| Editor |
$20,690 |
$38,660 |
| Electrician |
$26,980 |
$43,060 |
| Graphic Designer |
$20,780 |
$34,360 |
| Hairdresser, Hairstylist and Cosmetologist |
$13,160 |
$22,470 |
| Human Resources Manager |
$43,220 |
$76,690 |
| Insurance Underwriter |
$29,800 |
$48,710 |
| Interior Designer |
$23,550 |
$34,570 |
| Landscape Architect |
$14,140 |
$42,060 |
| Lawyer |
$42,640 |
$93,310 |
| Loan Counselor |
$24,370 |
$33,430 |
| Massage Therapist |
$13,960 |
$31,530 |
| Mechanical Engineer |
$41,270 |
$65,580 |
| Medical Assistant |
$19,330 |
$26,140 |
| Nurse – Licensed Practical and Vocational |
$25,780 |
$33,000 |
| Nurse – Registered |
$34,040 |
$47,030 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant |
$26,740 |
$38,860 |
| Personal Financial Advisor |
$23,640 |
$74,020 |
| Pharmacist |
$66,350 |
$86,590 |
| Physical Therapist |
$42,420 |
$61,190 |
| Physician – Family and General Practitioners |
$70,430 |
$156,220 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers |
$27,820 |
$41,940 |
| Reporter and Correspondent |
$16,580 |
$31,850 |
| Sales Representative |
$23,080 |
$47,370 |
| Teachers – Elementary Education |
$23,320 |
$35,730 |
| Teachers – Secondary Education |
$24,030 |
$36,150 |
| Writer and Author |
$19,740 |
$40,220 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2006 State of Iowa Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates. The estimated starting salary figures are based on wages for the State of Iowa reported at the 10th percentile. These estimated starting and average salaries may be higher or lower than actual salaries. Visit the Web site of the Bureau of Labor Statistics at www.bls.gov to find additional occupations not listed here.
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