Retail Loss Prevention Specialists Salary in Iowa
Retail Loss Prevention Specialists in Iowa earn a median of $38,160 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Protective Service Workers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,160
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($42,540)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,090; the top 10% earn over $53,540. Nationally the range is $32,470 to $74,590.
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Retail Loss Prevention Specialists pay in Iowa
How much do retail loss prevention specialists make in Iowa?
The median is $38,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,090 and the top 10% earn over $53,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for retail loss prevention specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $42,540). Living costs are not included.