Median DOL Salary
$95,655
Total DOL Filings
186
Companies Hiring
80
Cost of Living Index
90.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Ankeny, IA$95,655
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Ankeny, IA is 57% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Ankeny
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 21 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| Deere & Company | 20 | $100,000 | Other | |
| Monsanto Company | 9 | $91,900 | Other | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 8 | $90,646 | Staffing | |
| Caseys Retail Company | 7 | $128,939 | Other | |
| Bayer Research and Development Services LLC | 7 | $120,489 | Other | |
| Deere and Company | 6 | $106,000 | Other | |
| Tredence Inc | 6 | $122,000 | Other | |
| The University of Iowa | 5 | $68,195 | Other | |
| Mercy Clinics, Inc. | 4 | $246,000 | Other | |
| Oracle America Inc. | 4 | $114,587 | Other | |
| PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL | 4 | $82,570 | Other | |
| Cummins Inc. | 4 | $76,107 | Other | |
| KPIT INFOSYSTEMS INC | 4 | $67,122 | Staffing | |
| Adecco USA, Inc. | 3 | $93,600 | Other | |
| Yash Solutions, LLC | 3 | $72,000 | Other | |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. | 3 | $140,000 | Other | |
| Fusion Global Solutions LLC | 3 | $90,646 | Other | |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | 3 | $58,656 | Other | |
| Des Moines Area Community College | 3 | $56,643 | Other | |
| Autodesk, Inc. | 2 | $121,222 | Other | |
| ALBAUGH, LLC | 2 | $117,151 | Other | |
| Infotree Service Inc. | 2 | $64,948 | Other | |
| Baker Mechanical Inc | 2 | $74,315 | Other | |
| American Dental Management, P.C. | 2 | $75,982 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Ankeny
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $80,000 | -18% | 13 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $75,555 | +4.3% | 6 |
| Industrial Engineers | $68,000 | -32% | 9 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Iowa
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Iowa.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $229,950 | 580 |
| Orthodontists | $223,020 | 30 |
| Chief Executives | $178,530 | 3,520 |
| Dentists, General | $174,990 | 850 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $170,810 | N/A |
| Aerospace Engineers | $150,010 | N/A |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $137,870 | 1,520 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $136,610 | 3,650 |
| Nurse Midwives | $136,450 | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | $133,400 | 1,200 |
Salary Trend in Ankeny, IA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Ankeny, IA has a cost of living index of 90.3, which is 9.7% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $110,742 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $80,000 | $88,594 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $75,555 | $83,671 |
| Industrial Engineers | $68,000 | $75,305 |
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.