DOL Median (West Des Moines, IA)
$140,000
vs National
+21.7%
National: $115,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$155,039
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$140,000
+21.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$115,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Data Scientists in West Des Moines, IA earns $140,000 in nominal terms, which is 21.7% above the national average of $115,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $155,039 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in West Des Moines, IA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Outcomes Operating, Inc. | $140,000 | 1 |
| Ameriteam Services, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Data Scientists make in West Des Moines, IA?
The median Data Scientists salary in West Des Moines, IA is $140,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is West Des Moines, IA a good place to work as a Data Scientists?
A Data Scientists in West Des Moines, IA earns 21.7% more than the national median of $115,000, or $155,039 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.