Median DOL Salary
$77,419
Total DOL Filings
351
Companies Hiring
73
Cost of Living Index
90.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Cedar Falls, IA$77,419
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Cedar Falls, IA is 27.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Cedar Falls
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northern Iowa | 102 | $55,801 | Other | |
| Deere & Company | 53 | $100,000 | Other | |
| Volt Management Corp | 22 | $68,994 | Other | |
| KPIT INFOSYSTEMS INC | 19 | $67,122 | Staffing | |
| Phantom EFX LLC | 18 | $81,931 | Other | |
| Deere and Company | 11 | $106,000 | Other | |
| Onward Technologies Inc | 11 | $65,000 | Other | |
| Infotree Service Inc. | 9 | $64,948 | Other | |
| Covenant Medical Center | 9 | $235,000 | Other | |
| Sciplay Games, LLC | 8 | $120,000 | Other | |
| Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation | 8 | $253,860 | Other | |
| Cedar Falls Utilities | 6 | $80,745 | Other | |
| ICONMA LLC | 5 | $86,975 | Other | |
| Acro Service Corporation | 5 | $80,488 | Other | |
| VIVA USA INC | 4 | $65,000 | Other | |
| BOSSARD NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 4 | $38,000 | Other | |
| ePathUSA, Inc | 3 | $77,792 | Other | |
| CBE COMPANIES | 3 | $42,860 | Other | |
| Kelly Services, Inc. | 3 | $82,285 | Other | |
| Katalyst HealthCares & Life Sciences Inc. | 2 | $72,363 | Other | |
| TAC 10, INC. | 2 | $66,750 | Other | |
| AMERIT CONSULTING, INC. | 2 | $73,798 | Other | |
| Sprint Corporation | 2 | $90,000 | Other | |
| ACRO STAFFING INC | 2 | $69,680 | Other | |
| ADAPTIVE PLANNING, INC | 2 | $125,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Cedar Falls
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $118,000 | +45.1% | 7 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $88,000 | -3.2% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $70,000 | -28.3% | 74 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $62,691 | +14.6% | 5 |
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 Cedar Falls, IA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Cedar Falls, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $118,000 | $130,676 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $88,000 | $97,453 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $70,000 | $77,519 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $62,691 | $69,425 |
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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.