DOL Median (West Des Moines, IA)
$136,500
vs National
+5%
National: $130,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$151,163
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$136,500
+5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$130,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Dentists, General in West Des Moines, IA earns $136,500 in nominal terms, which is 5% above the national average of $130,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $151,163 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 |
|---|---|---|
| IA DENTAL, P.C. | $144,300 | 10 |
| HB DENTAL, PC | $140,100 | 4 |
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How much does a Dentists, General make in West Des Moines, IA?
The median Dentists, General salary in West Des Moines, IA is $136,500 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is West Des Moines, IA a good place to work as a Dentists, General?
A Dentists, General in West Des Moines, IA earns 5% more than the national median of $130,000, or $151,163 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.