Median DOL Salary
$86,608
Total DOL Filings
134
Companies Hiring
49
Cost of Living Index
94.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Owatonna, MN$86,608
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Owatonna, MN is 42.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Owatonna
Highest-Paying Occupations in Owatonna
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $85,000 | -16.3% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $70,000 | -29.3% | 6 |
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 Owatonna, MN
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Owatonna, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $85,000 | $89,852 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $70,000 | $73,996 |
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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.