Median DOL Salary
$91,901
Total DOL Filings
71
Companies Hiring
22
Cost of Living Index
95.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
River Falls, WI$91,901
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in River Falls, WI is 50.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in River Falls
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-RIVER FALLS | 20 | $70,000 | Other | |
| Univ of WI System/River Falls | 15 | $80,000 | Other | |
| University of Wisconsin System | 12 | $70,000 | Other | |
| Univ of WI System | 6 | $79,750 | Other | |
| FIBERSTAR, INC | 5 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Air Motion Systems | 3 | $123,725 | Other | |
| Allina Health System | 2 | $229,414 | Other | |
| ADVANCED LOGISTICS CONSULTING INC | 2 | $270,400 | Other | |
| EUROFINS BIODIAGNOSTICS INC. | 1 | $72,041 | Other | |
| OSEMI INC. | 1 | $50,000 | Other | |
| GLYSORTIA, LLC | 1 | $72,800 | Other | |
| BEST MAID COOKIE COMPANY | 1 | $72,301 | Other | |
| A.M. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, LLC | 1 | $59,696 | Other | |
| SAJAN LLC | 1 | $43,812 | Other | |
| Cantaloupe Inc. | 1 | $97,646 | Other | |
| Genpact LLC | 1 | $90,000 | Other | |
| FOLEY BELSAW | 1 | $65,000 | Other | |
| Techvision Co | 1 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Land O'Lakes, Inc. | 1 | $102,095 | Other | |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-SYSTEM | 1 | $80,300 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in River Falls
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | +1.3% | 5 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | -22.9% | 7 |
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 River Falls, WI
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
River Falls, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | $105,152 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | $84,122 |
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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.