Median DOL Salary
$83,637
Total DOL Filings
1,063
Companies Hiring
296
Cost of Living Index
90.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Johnston, IA$83,637
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Johnston, IA is 37.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Johnston
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yash Solutions, LLC | 89 | $72,000 | Other | |
| PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL | 80 | $82,570 | Other | |
| Accenture LLP | 53 | $85,342 | Staffing | |
| Corteva Agriscience LLC | 51 | $100,485 | Other | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 46 | $69,200 | Other | |
| E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company | 38 | $104,802 | Other | |
| Quality Consulting, Inc. | 33 | $84,490 | Other | |
| Capgemini America Inc | 24 | $85,900 | Staffing | |
| Deere and Company | 22 | $106,000 | Other | |
| Deere & Company | 21 | $100,000 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 17 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| SoftCorp International, Inc. | 16 | $84,000 | Other | |
| ITS, Inc. | 16 | $83,693 | Other | |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP INC | 15 | $92,000 | Other | |
| CAPGEMINI FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | 12 | $75,400 | Staffing | |
| Ecom Solutions Inc | 11 | $83,204 | Other | |
| ITVIAN INC | 10 | $70,000 | Other | |
| AXXIOME USA LLC | 10 | $95,000 | Other | |
| AVCO Consulting Inc | 9 | $84,427 | Other | |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 9 | $105,645 | Other | |
| Pioneer Consulting, LLC | 9 | $89,128 | Other | |
| ERP Analysts, Inc. | 9 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Collaborate Solutions Inc | 8 | $81,765 | Other | |
| VEDICSOFT | 8 | $65,208 | Other | |
| Chelsoft Solutions Co. | 8 | $81,120 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Johnston
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $129,700 | +18.1% | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $100,000 | -26.8% | 5 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $91,146 | +25.8% | 27 |
| Statisticians | $83,780 | -2.8% | 19 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $72,436 | -7.3% | 10 |
| Management Analysts | $69,000 | -16.1% | 9 |
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 Johnston, IA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Johnston, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $129,700 | $143,632 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $100,000 | $110,742 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $91,146 | $100,937 |
| Statisticians | $83,780 | $92,780 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $72,436 | $80,217 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Johnston, IA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Johnston, 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.