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Wages & Benefits

The following table is based on telephone surveys conducted in 2009 for the regional Laborshed Study. Education levels and median salary and wave levels for employees by their industry, are provided.  A copy of the 2009 study can be found at this link:  2009 Regional Laborshed Study.

Industry Education Median Wage
  Some Level Beyond High School Associate Degree Undergraduate Degree Postgraduate Degree Salary Wages (per year) Non-Salary Wages (per year)
Agriculture, Forestry, & Mining 62.5% 13.8% 15.1%  6.3% $50,000 $12.50
Construction 75.0% 11.15% 11.1% 11.1% $39,000 $15.00
Manufacturing 62.3% 13.9% 19.9%  2.0% $54,500 $14.00
Transportation, Communication & Utilities 75.0% 20.8% 16.7%  5.6% $55,000 $18.00
Wholesale & Retail Trade 67.5% 15.4%  8.9%  4.9% $40,000 $9.75
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 86.2% 20.0% 38.4%  6.2% $40,000 $10.48
Health Care & Social Services 86.8% 28.3% 14.5% 12.5% $45,000 $15.00
Personal Services 72.4%  8.6% 24.1% 13.8% $30,000 $ 9.63
Entertainment & Recreation 68.7%  6.3% 12.5%  6.3% $    * $ 9.50
Professional Services 82.8% 20.7% 13.8% 13.8% $50,000 $12.00
Public Administration & Government 72.5% 18.8% 20.0%  6.3% $50,000 $19.39
Education 87.8%  9.5% 31.3.0% 38.8% $48,000 $11.07

A Regional Fringe Benefit Profile was completed for the Iowa Lakes Corridor region by Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) in early 2006.

Highlights from this study include:

71.7% of employers in the Iowa Lakes Corridor offer a fringe benefit package in addition to wage compensation

2.4% of employers offering a benefits package are union negotiated

The average hours worked to be considered full-time is 37 per week

  • 91.6% of businesses surveyed employ at least one full-time employee
  • 72.5% of businesses surveyed employ at least one part-time employee
  • 37.5% of businesses surveyed employ at least one temporary/seasonal employees

Percent of Employers Offering Health/Medical Insurance by Industry & Employment Status

Industry Time Full-Time Part-Time
Administrative/Waste Management 80.0% 0.0%
Construction 60.0% 0.0%
Education 100% 25.0%
Finance/Insurance 100% 12.5%
Food Service/Entertainment 55.6% 0.0%
Government 87.5% 12.5%
Health Care/Social Assistance 79.2% 25.0%
Manufacturing 77.8 0.0%
Warehouse/Transportation 87.5% 0.0%
Wholesale/Retail Trade 75.0% 8.7%

Percent of Employers Offering Insurance Options

  • Medical – 85.7%
  • Prescription Drugs – 64.3%
  • Life Insurance – 64.3%
  • Dental Coverage – 50.0%
  • Long-Term Disability – 35.7%
  • AD&D – 21.4%
  • Short-Term Disability – 7.1%
  • Vision Insurance – 7.1%

Click here for a copy of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Regional Fringe Benefit Profile for 2006.

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