DOL Median (URBANDALE, IA)
$80,000
vs National
-5.5%
National: $84,700BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$88,594
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$80,000
-5.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$84,700
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Operations Research Analysts in URBANDALE, IA earns $80,000 in nominal terms, which is 5.5% below the national average of $84,700. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $88,594 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 |
|---|---|---|
| IOWA PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION INC. | $101,920 | 1 |
| Mindlance Inc. | $80,000 | 5 |
| Power Costs, Inc | $70,316 | 97 |
| MidAmerican Energy Company | $67,050 | 2 |
| WEBSPEC DESIGN LLC | $53,695 | 3 |
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How much does a Operations Research Analysts make in URBANDALE, IA?
The median Operations Research Analysts salary in URBANDALE, IA is $80,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is URBANDALE, IA a good place to work as a Operations Research Analysts?
A Operations Research Analysts in URBANDALE, IA earns 5.5% less than the national median of $84,700, or $88,594 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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