Median DOL Salary
$82,518
Total DOL Filings
59
Companies Hiring
25
Cost of Living Index
114.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Des Moines, WA$82,518
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Des Moines, WA is 35.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Des Moines
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehab Specialists I, LLC | 11 | $82,971 | Other | |
| Highline College | 8 | $81,380 | Other | |
| Grakon, LLC | 8 | $82,182 | Other | |
| Northwest Frozen LLC, dba Banzai Sushi | 7 | $100,000 | Other | |
| Central Washington University | 5 | $64,664 | Other | |
| Lina's Adult Family Home, LLC | 3 | $37,294 | Other | |
| Bhuiyan investment LLC | 2 | $32,448 | Other | |
| PARADIME, INC. | 2 | $95,000 | Other | |
| Koerber Pharma Software, Inc. | 2 | $97,635 | Other | |
| Aegis Company | 2 | $108,243 | Other | |
| NW Frozen LLC | 2 | $55,200 | Other | |
| YARETON INVESTMENT & MANAGEMENT (WASHINGTON) L.L.C. | 1 | $51,840 | Other | |
| Sea Mar Community Health Centers | 1 | $69,306 | Other | |
| Infogain Corporation | 1 | $93,558 | Other | |
| Caspex Corp | 1 | $96,658 | Other | |
| Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC. | 1 | $63,045 | Other | |
| Healthcare Clinical Employee Services, P.C. | 1 | $90,730 | Other | |
| NORTHWEST FROZEN LLC | 1 | $50,000 | Other | |
| Riot Games, Inc. | 1 | $120,000 | Other | |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | 1 | $80,080 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Des Moines
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $85,280 | -16.5% | 8 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $75,000 | -22% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Washington
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 Washington.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Podiatrists | $228,170 | 200 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $221,990 | 2,590 |
| Pediatricians, General | $209,780 | 640 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $206,420 | 18,310 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $206,320 | 510 |
| Dentists, General | $197,950 | 3,100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $181,080 | 6,140 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $179,640 | 70 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $178,270 | 3,070 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $174,070 | 1,370 |
Salary Trend in Des Moines, WA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Des Moines, WA has a cost of living index of 114.6, which is 14.6% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $87,260 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $85,280 | $74,415 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $75,000 | $65,445 |
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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.