572
Total Petitions
63.8%
Certified Rate
$77,294
Avg. Salary
588
Total Workers
Salary Range
Minimum
$30,000
Maximum
$240,000
Filing Trends by Year
| Year | Petitions | Certified | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 216 | 141 | $72,970 |
| FY2024 | 160 | 99 | $75,892 |
| FY2025 | 174 | 110 | $84,005 |
| FY2026 | 22 | 15 | $76,859 |
Top Job Titles
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 154 | $57,854 |
| Assistant Professor | 104 | $110,327 |
| Research Scientist II | 43 | $63,537 |
| Assistant Teaching Professor | 29 | $78,927 |
| Ames Laboratory Scientist I | 26 | $76,471 |
| Research Scientist III | 25 | $80,072 |
| Veterinary Resident | 22 | $46,707 |
| Veterinary Intern | 11 | $34,545 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 11 | $92,701 |
| Systems Analyst III | 10 | $93,389 |
| Lecturer | 9 | $91,150 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 9 | $136,566 |
| Business Systems Analyst II | 8 | $71,285 |
| Associate Professor | 8 | $112,889 |
| Research Scientist IV | 7 | $104,922 |
Recent LCA Petitions
| Job Title | Location | Salary | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Teaching Professor | Ames, IA | $48,972 | Certified | FY2026 |
| Assistant Teaching Professor | Ames, IA | $62,500 | Certified | FY2026 |
| Software Developer III | Ames, IA | $100,783 | Certified | FY2026 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | Ames, IA | $58,656 | Certified | FY2026 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | Ames, IA | $63,299 | Certified | FY2026 |
| Research Scientist II | Ames, IA | $61,000 | Certified | FY2026 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | Ames, IA | $58,656 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2026 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | Ames, IA | $67,018 | Certified | FY2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Ames, IA | $102,700 | Certified | FY2026 |
| Assistant Teaching Professor | Ames, IA | $62,500 | Certified | FY2026 |
| Assistant Teaching Professor | Ames, IA | $48,972 | Certified | FY2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Ames, IA | $102,700 | Certified | FY2026 |
| Software Developer III | Ames, IA | $100,709 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2026 |
| Assistant Teaching Professor | Ames, IA | $83,350 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2026 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | Ames, IA | $58,656 | Certified | FY2026 |
| Assistant Teaching Professor | Ames, IA | $85,260 | Certified | FY2026 |
| Research and Development Engineer I | Ames, IA | $88,000 | Certified | FY2026 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | Ames, IA | $64,459 | Certified | FY2026 |
| Research Scientist II | Ames, IA | $85,000 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2026 |
| Theriogenology Cryolaboratory Coordinator | Ames, IA | $60,000 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2026 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | Ames, IA | $144,761 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2026 |
| Budget and Finance Specialist III | Ames, IA | $82,950 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2026 |
| Assistant Teaching Professor | Ames, IA | $69,025 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2025 |
| Research Scientist III | Ames, IA | $76,226 | Certified | FY2025 |
| Ames Laboratory Scientist II | Ames, IA | $96,000 | Certified | FY2025 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | Ames, IA | $58,656 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2025 |
| Assistant Professor | Ames, IA | $117,000 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2025 |
| Engineer III | Ames, IA | $101,000 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2025 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | Ames, IA | $71,205 | Certified | FY2025 |
| Research Scientist II | Ames, IA | $62,356 | Certified | FY2025 |
| Teaching Laboratory Specialist I | Ames, IA | $60,000 | Certified | FY2025 |
| Associate Teaching Professor | Ames, IA | $92,520 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2025 |
| Research Assistant Professor | Ames, IA | $87,924 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2025 |
| Assistant Professor | Ames, IA | $171,450 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2025 |
| Engineer I | Boone, IA | $68,000 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2025 |
| Ames Laboratory Scientist I | Ames, IA | $83,366 | Certified | FY2025 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | Ames, IA | $59,000 | Certified | FY2025 |
| Data Analyst III | Ames, IA | $110,561 | Certified | FY2025 |
| Ames Laboratory Scientist I | Ames, IA | $81,869 | Certified | FY2025 |
| Business Systems Analyst I | Ames, IA | $32 /Hour | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2025 |
| Business Systems Analyst I | Ames, IA | $66,144 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2025 |
| Assistant Professor | Ames, IA | $109,281 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2025 |
| Business Systems Analyst II | Ames, IA | $65,846 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2025 |
| Data Analyst III | Ames, IA | $110,561 | Certified | FY2025 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | Ames, IA | $58,656 | Certified | FY2025 |
| Assistant Professor | Ames, IA | $93,211 | Certified | FY2025 |
| Research Scientist I | Ames, IA | $58,000 | Certified | FY2025 |
| Assistant Professor | Ames, IA | $93,211 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2025 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | Ames, IA | $52,901 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2025 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | Ames, IA | $52,901 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2025 |