Median DOL Salary
$77,534
Total DOL Filings
598
Companies Hiring
188
Cost of Living Index
94.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Golden Valley, MN$77,534
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Golden Valley, MN is 27.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Golden Valley
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 173 | $69,200 | Other | |
| Honeywell International Inc. | 55 | $115,000 | Other | |
| Smart, Inc. | 42 | $82,663 | Other | |
| Optum Services, Inc. | 40 | $108,680 | Other | |
| Tennant Company | 37 | $100,506 | Other | |
| NTT Data Inc | 27 | $91,021 | Other | |
| LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED | 22 | $51,312 | Other | |
| Visual Consultants Inc. | 12 | $81,000 | Other | |
| Accenture LLP | 11 | $85,342 | Staffing | |
| HCL America INC | 11 | $84,115 | Staffing | |
| Ademco, Inc. | 10 | $126,690 | Other | |
| CAVALIER IT INC. | 9 | $70,000 | Other | |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 8 | $105,645 | Other | |
| Populus Group LLC | 7 | $107,016 | Other | |
| MINDSTACK CONSULTING INC | 6 | $65,000 | Other | |
| CyberOptics Corporation | 6 | $91,563 | Other | |
| COMPETNT SYSTEMS LLC | 5 | $96,000 | Other | |
| NTT DATA, INC (FORMERLY KEANE INC) | 5 | $78,500 | Other | |
| Pentair Management Company | 5 | $107,000 | Other | |
| Fujitsu America | 5 | $81,952 | Other | |
| VENNSYS LLC | 5 | $75,234 | Other | |
| Betasharp Inc | 5 | $90,500 | Other | |
| Horizon Consulting, Inc. | 4 | $70,000 | Other | |
| McKesson Corporation | 4 | $108,514 | Other | |
| Inspire Medical Systems Inc. | 4 | $140,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Golden Valley
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | $121,855 | -27.1% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $110,000 | +14.6% | 5 |
| Industrial Engineers | $103,460 | +1.8% | 7 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $88,400 | -0.9% | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $48,000 | -41.1% | 5 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $45,720 | -41.4% | 22 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Minnesota
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 Minnesota.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Podiatrists | $224,280 | 150 |
| Physicists | $222,550 | 60 |
| Pediatricians, General | $212,380 | 890 |
| Dentists, General | $209,820 | 2,500 |
| Chief Executives | $194,160 | 6,690 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $184,560 | N/A |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $182,790 | 470 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $176,030 | 630 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,750 | 10,710 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $168,220 | 4,190 |
Salary Trend in Golden Valley, MN
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Golden Valley, MN has a cost of living index of 94.6, which is 5.4% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $105,708 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | $121,855 | $128,811 |
| Management Analysts | $110,000 | $116,279 |
| Industrial Engineers | $103,460 | $109,366 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $88,400 | $93,446 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $48,000 | $50,740 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Golden Valley, MN stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Golden Valley, MN
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.