Median DOL Salary
$83,110
Total DOL Filings
4,574
Companies Hiring
995
Cost of Living Index
90.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
DES MOINES, IA$83,110
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in DES MOINES, IA is 36.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in DES MOINES
Highest-Paying Occupations in DES MOINES
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $200,000 | +135.3% | 7 |
| Pharmacists | $104,000 | -21.9% | 6 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $100,000 | -26.8% | 19 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,097 | -19.8% | 5 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $84,504 | -7.8% | 8 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $80,142 | +26.3% | 21 |
| Financial Managers | $75,000 | -42.6% | 5 |
| Actuaries | $67,200 | -48.3% | 20 |
| Management Analysts | $67,000 | -18.5% | 82 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $66,290 | -12.5% | 22 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $65,270 | -26.6% | 57 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $62,534 | -35.9% | 26 |
| Statistical Assistants | $61,700 | -24.8% | 8 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $61,680 | -21.1% | 34 |
| Statisticians | $61,000 | -29.2% | 16 |
| Chemists | $55,164 | -32.6% | 19 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $51,000 | -31.4% | 70 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $49,249 | -26.8% | 8 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $40,836 | -26.5% | 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 DES MOINES, IA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
DES MOINES, 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 | $200,000 | $221,484 |
| Pharmacists | $104,000 | $115,172 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $100,000 | $110,742 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,097 | $94,238 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $84,504 | $93,581 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how DES MOINES, IA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in DES MOINES, IA
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.