Median DOL Salary
$109,173
Total DOL Filings
580
Companies Hiring
140
Cost of Living Index
90.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Davenport, IA$109,173
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Davenport, IA is 79.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Davenport
Highest-Paying Occupations in Davenport
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $280,000 | +229.4% | 13 |
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | -25.7% | 7 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,100 | -6.4% | 7 |
| Electrical Engineers | $70,000 | -34.7% | 18 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $62,500 | -15.9% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $62,500 | -35.9% | 32 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $60,000 | -13.3% | 13 |
| Industrial Engineers | $59,120 | -40.9% | 14 |
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 Davenport, IA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Davenport, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $280,000 | $310,078 |
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | $143,965 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,100 | $84,275 |
| Electrical Engineers | $70,000 | $77,519 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $62,500 | $69,214 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.