Median DOL Salary
$74,005
Total DOL Filings
187
Companies Hiring
47
Cost of Living Index
90.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Pella, IA$74,005
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Pella, IA is 21.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Pella
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella Corporation | 73 | $89,295 | Other | |
| Vermeer Manufacturing Company | 26 | $69,140 | Other | |
| Pella Christian Grade School | 17 | $42,040 | Other | |
| Cerebra Consulting, Inc. | 16 | $79,000 | Other | |
| Pella Regional Health Center | 15 | $48,880 | Other | |
| Central College | 13 | $64,480 | Other | |
| Thoughtwave Software and Solutions Inc | 6 | $85,000 | Other | |
| The Society of Pella Christian Schools | 4 | $56,877 | Other | |
| VERMEER | 3 | $79,259 | Other | |
| SYSTIME COMPUTER CORPORATION | 2 | $83,871 | Other | |
| ECLOUD LABS INC | 2 | $72,000 | Other | |
| HAYWARD BAKER, INC. | 2 | $70,013 | Other | |
| ITRACE FOUNDATION INC | 2 | $62,400 | Other | |
| Pella Christian High School Society | 2 | $54,155 | Other | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 2 | $90,646 | Staffing | |
| YK CIRCUITS LLC | 2 | $85,000 | Other | |
| BI Labs Inc | 2 | $81,000 | Other | |
| Devcare Solutions Ltd | 1 | $76,300 | Other | |
| Ring-O-Matic, Inc. | 1 | $73,278 | Other | |
| CALVARY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH | 1 | $47,047 | Other | |
| BODHTREE SOLUTIONS,INC | 1 | $80,000 | Other | |
| MIDWEST ENGINEERING WORKS, LLC | 1 | $71,050 | Other | |
| Precision, Inc. | 1 | $78,478 | Other | |
| Elite IT Group Inc | 1 | $75,546 | Other | |
| Pella Christian Grade School Society | 1 | $60,216 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Pella
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $52,723 | -46% | 5 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $41,453 | -25.4% | 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 Pella, IA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Pella, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $52,723 | $58,386 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $41,453 | $45,906 |
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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.