Mechanical Engineers Salary in URBANDALE, IA - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (URBANDALE, IA)

$75,416

vs National

-3.1%

National: $77,792

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$83,517

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$75,416

-3.1% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$77,792

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Mechanical Engineers in URBANDALE, IA earns $75,416 in nominal terms, which is 3.1% below the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $83,517 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in URBANDALE, IA

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Deere & Company	$81,000	107
ENERGY CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES	$65,832	8
ACTUANT ELECTRICAL INC.	N/A	1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in URBANDALE, IA?

The median Mechanical Engineers salary in URBANDALE, IA is $75,416 based on 6 DOL filings.

Is URBANDALE, IA a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?

A Mechanical Engineers in URBANDALE, IA earns 3.1% less than the national median of $77,792, or $83,517 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.