Data Scientist H-1B Salary in Iowa 2026
Based on 125 certified LCA filings for Data Scientist roles in Iowa (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $103K. See national Data Scientist data →
Wage Level Breakdown, Iowa
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 18 | 14.8% | ~8% |
| Level II | 46 | 37.7% | ~22% |
| Level III | 20 | 16.4% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 38 | 31.1% | ~67% |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Cities in Iowa
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Johnston | 26 | $106K |
| Des Moines | 16 | $115K |
| West Des Moines | 14 | $114K |
| Ames | 11 | $106K |
| Urbandale | 10 | $103K |
| Waterloo | 7 | $99K |
| Cedar Falls | 4 | $97K |
| DES MOINES | 4 | $106K |
| Pella | 3 | $93K |
| Iowa City | 3 | $57K |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Employers in Iowa
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Corteva Agriscience LLC | 13 | $112K |
| MidAmerican Energy Company | 6 | $114K |
| Colaberry Inc | 5 | $92K |
| Beacon Hill Staffing Group LLC | 4 | $79K |
| Deere & Company | 4 | $118K |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | 4 | $90K |
| Pella Corporation | 4 | $96K |
| Quality Consulting, Inc. | 4 | $94K |
| Cerebral Group, LLC | 3 | $105K |
| The University of Iowa | 3 | $57K |
Data Scientist H-1B Filings Trend, Iowa
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2022 | 16 | $108K |
| FY2023 | 32 | $104K |
| FY2024 | 26 | $100K |
| FY2025 | 48 | $102K |
| FY2026 | 3 | $115K |
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in Iowa
Beyond H-1B, employers across all roles in Iowa filed 7,122 PERM green-card petitions (6,221 certified) in DOL disclosure data 2007–2026, with a median offered wage of $78K. PERM (ETA-9089) is a separate DOL process from the H-1B LCA data above and isn't broken out by role in DOL's disclosure files. See full Iowa state data →
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in Iowa. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.