H-1B Salary in Iowa, 2026 LCA Data
DOL LCA disclosure data for all H-1B filings in Iowa (FY2019–2026).9,218 certified petitions analyzed across all roles and employers.
Prevailing Wage Levels
Wage level determines H-1B lottery selection odds in Iowa.
Filing Volume Trend, Iowa
Top H-1B Roles in Iowa
| Role (SOC Title) | Filings | Avg Wage | LCA Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 1,937 | $106K | IA detail → |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 446 | $93K | Salary data → |
| Software Developers, Applications | 445 | $97K | IA detail → |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 416 | $92K | Salary data → |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 368 | $59K | Salary data → |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 239 | $90K | Salary data → |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 236 | $75K | Salary data → |
| Computer Programmers | 188 | $86K | Salary data → |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 184 | $111K | IA detail → |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 171 | $217K | Salary data → |
| Mechanical Engineers | 166 | $92K | IA detail → |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 150 | $75K | Salary data → |
| Physicians, All Other | 130 | $346K | IA detail → |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 129 | $102K | IA detail → |
| Industrial Engineers | 108 | $94K | Salary data → |
Top H-1B Sponsors in Iowa
Employers by total certified LCA filings in Iowa (FY2019–2026). For approval rates and full sponsor profiles, see the H-1B sponsor database.
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in Iowa
PERM (ETA-9089) is the labor certification step of the employment-based green card process, a separate DOL filing from the H-1B LCA data above. Real PERM filing counts for Iowa, DOL disclosure data 2007–2026.
| Worksite City | PERM Filings | Certified | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | 918 | 850 | $85K |
| Iowa City | 793 | 731 | $94K |
| West Des Moines | 690 | 635 | $87K |
| Des Moines | 513 | 479 | $95K |
| Ames | 340 | 315 | $83K |
| West Liberty | 242 | 228 | $31K |
| Urbandale | 235 | 217 | $88K |
| Davenport | 232 | 152 | $81K |
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Data sourced from DOL LCA public disclosure files (FY2019–2026). Certified petitions only. Wage ranges exclude outliers below $30K or above $1M. Prevailing wage levels per DOL OES definitions. Lottery entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted H-1B selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.