Median DOL Salary
$68,563
Total DOL Filings
66
Companies Hiring
17
Cost of Living Index
90.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Burlington, IA$68,563
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Burlington, IA is 12.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Burlington
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L&T Technology Services LLC | 17 | $71,760 | Other | |
| CNH Industrial America LLC | 13 | $100,167 | Other | |
| LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED | 8 | $51,312 | Other | |
| HAWKEYE HOSPITALITY INC | 5 | $52,624 | Other | |
| Caresoft Global Technologies Inc | 4 | $72,000 | Other | |
| Management Health Systems, LLC | 4 | $60,320 | Other | |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL IGNITION COMPANY | 3 | $65,389 | Other | |
| CNH AMERICA LLC | 3 | $76,000 | Other | |
| Tjaden Biosciences LLC | 3 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Dresser-Rand Company | 2 | $84,500 | Other | |
| Winegard Company | 2 | $88,369 | Other | |
| Siemens Energy Inc | 2 | $97,894 | Other | |
| GN Hearing Care Corporation | 1 | $94,016 | Other | |
| Hawkeye Hospitality Management | 1 | $86,653 | Other | |
| Cyient, Inc | 1 | $68,994 | Other | |
| Digital Diagnostics | 1 | $155,000 | Other | |
| Delta System & Software, Inc. | 1 | $65,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Burlington
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $64,195 | -35.8% | 12 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $62,800 | -35.6% | 10 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $54,912 | -20.7% | 19 |
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 Burlington, IA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Burlington, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $64,195 | $71,090 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $62,800 | $69,546 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $54,912 | $60,811 |
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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.