Median DOL Salary
$75,963
Total DOL Filings
2,910
Companies Hiring
757
Cost of Living Index
90.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
West Des Moines, IA$75,963
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in West Des Moines, IA is 24.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in West Des Moines
Highest-Paying Occupations in West Des Moines
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $93,340 | -31.7% | 8 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $75,200 | -0.8% | 5 |
| Actuaries | $74,462 | -42.7% | 30 |
| Statisticians | $62,000 | -28% | 10 |
| Management Analysts | $60,660 | -26.2% | 36 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $60,160 | -23% | 14 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $60,000 | -19.2% | 9 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $59,900 | -32.7% | 13 |
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 West Des Moines, IA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
West Des Moines, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $93,340 | $103,367 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $75,200 | $83,278 |
| Actuaries | $74,462 | $82,460 |
| Statisticians | $62,000 | $68,660 |
| Management Analysts | $60,660 | $67,176 |
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.