Median DOL Salary
$74,204
Total DOL Filings
136
Companies Hiring
18
Cost of Living Index
95.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Platteville, WI$74,204
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Platteville, WI is 21.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Platteville
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN PLATTEVILLE | 63 | $64,840 | Other | |
| Univ of WI System/Platteville | 31 | $74,000 | Other | |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - PLATTEVILLE | 14 | $68,750 | Other | |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PLATTEVILLE | 13 | $70,000 | Other | |
| EMMI ROTH USA, INC. | 7 | $63,274 | Other | |
| University of Wisconsin System | 5 | $70,000 | Other | |
| SAINT AUGUSTINE UNIVERSITY PARISH | 3 | $34,237 | Other | |
| Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission | 3 | $47,000 | Other | |
| Southwest Health Center, Inc. | 2 | $550,000 | Other | |
| 1540 Vision Drive LLC | 2 | $102,175 | Other | |
| ERP Analysts, Inc. | 1 | $90,000 | Other | |
| KRONE NA, INC. | 1 | $60,000 | Other | |
| Univ of WI System/Plateville | 1 | $77,000 | Other | |
| RAC Infotech, Inc. | 1 | $70,000 | Other | |
| Idexcel Inc | 1 | $90,000 | Other | |
| CIBER, INC. | 1 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Univ of WI System | 1 | $79,750 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Platteville
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,000 | -26.8% | 9 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,000 | -33.8% | 41 |
| Agricultural Engineers | $63,274 | -32.9% | 6 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $62,560 | -23.1% | 5 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $60,000 | -39.2% | 8 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $231,070 | 50 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $214,690 | 280 |
| Chief Executives | $209,090 | 4,440 |
| Dentists, General | $206,650 | 2,160 |
| Physicists | $174,010 | 220 |
| Podiatrists | $170,090 | 190 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $166,690 | 30 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $149,760 | 7,190 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $142,360 | 450 |
| Pharmacists | $140,410 | 4,940 |
Salary Trend in Platteville, WI
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Platteville, WI has a cost of living index of 95.1, which is 4.9% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $105,152 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,000 | $76,761 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,000 | $73,607 |
| Agricultural Engineers | $63,274 | $66,534 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $62,560 | $65,783 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $60,000 | $63,091 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.