Median DOL Salary
$74,398
Total DOL Filings
129
Companies Hiring
21
Cost of Living Index
90.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Charles City, IA$74,398
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Charles City, IA is 22.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Charles City
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambrex Charles City | 99 | $76,045 | Other | |
| The Veritas Healthcare Solutions LLC | 5 | $76,804 | Other | |
| A Plus Nails | 5 | $39,728 | Other | |
| MITAS TIRES NORTH AMERICA, INC | 4 | $115,000 | Other | |
| Unicon Pharma Inc | 4 | $81,058 | Other | |
| Computer Global Solutions Inc. | 2 | $84,000 | Other | |
| Vastek Inc | 2 | $79,000 | Other | |
| SYSTEM SOFT TECHNOLOGIES | 2 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Pure Prairie Farms Inc. | 2 | $200,000 | Other | |
| SPLINT PHARMA LLC | 1 | $83,044 | Other | |
| IBM India Private Limited | 1 | $74,825 | Staffing | |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | 1 | $71,760 | Other | |
| DataEdge Consulting, Inc. | 1 | $89,335 | Other | |
| United Consulting Hub Inc | 1 | $83,200 | Other | |
| IT PANDITS INC | 1 | $80,819 | Other | |
| Synmeta LLC | 1 | $80,933 | Other | |
| PHASORSOFT GROUP LLC | 1 | $91,520 | Other | |
| Knack NY Inc. | 1 | $77,064 | Other | |
| Cloud Centric Inc | 1 | $94,269 | Other | |
| Center View Farms Co. | 1 | $21,840 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Charles City
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemists | $67,954 | -17% | 15 |
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 Charles City, IA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Charles City, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemists | $67,954 | $75,254 |
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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.