Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 284 detailed occupations covering about 71,590 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 13% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $150,020 | +72.7% | 140 |
| Sales Managers | $132,060 | -2.3% | 90 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,620 | +3.5% | 180 |
| Physician Assistants | $128,960 | -0.8% | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $128,790 | -5.3% | 140 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $126,910 | -25.1% | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $125,480 | -24.1% | 60 |
| Marketing Managers | $123,240 | -31.3% | — |
| Dentists, General | $112,880 | -32.1% | 40 |
| Construction Managers | $106,700 | +1.7% | 40 |
| Human Resources Managers | $104,500 | -23.4% | 50 |
| Purchasing Managers | $101,160 | -25.8% | 30 |
| Software Developers | $100,830 | -39.5% | 120 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $99,580 | 0% | 80 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $97,870 | -5.4% | 180 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $97,430 | -12% | 420 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $96,950 | -23.3% | 40 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $95,990 | -17.9% | 230 |
| Civil Engineers | $95,740 | -42.5% | 60 |
| Financial Managers | $95,000 | -15.2% | 440 |
| Veterinarians | $94,190 | -20.9% | 60 |
| Physical Therapists | $92,500 | -7.2% | 170 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $90,860 | +6.4% | 160 |
| Managers, All Other | $88,980 | -33.4% | 100 |
| Lawyers | $85,350 | -41.4% | 90 |