Biochemists and Biophysicists in Ames, IA
Employers filed 6 applications covering 6 positions for this role here, at a median of $58,656 a year. 6 of those state a minimum and no maximum — a Labor Condition Application commits an employer to a floor, not to a salary.
What the government requires here
The prevailing wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Ames, IA, wage year 2025-26 — the four levels an employer must meet depending on the experience the role demands. These are statewide figures; the library had no metro-level survey for this occupation.
| Level | Who it is for | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | Entry: a role needing basic understanding and close supervision | $63,232 |
| Level II | Qualified: some experience, moderate supervision | $73,923 |
| Level III | Experienced: sound understanding, limited supervision | $84,635 |
| Level IV | Fully competent: judgement, may supervise others | $95,326 |
Who filed, and at what
| Employer | Level | Filings | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | Level I | 4 | 4 | $57,828 |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | Level II | 1 | 1 | $90,000 |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | Level I | 1 | 1 | $58,656 |
Tell me when this moves
One email when the prevailing wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Ames, IA changes — the library turns over every July, and what an employer must offer changes with it.
Source: OFLC disclosure data and prevailing wage library, US Department of Labor (public domain). Figures are what employers filed, not what they paid.