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# Jobs in Urbandale, IA — Salary & Top Employers

**State:** [Iowa Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/iowa?utm_source=ai_markdown)
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**Open jobs:** 223
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 342
- Median salary: $57K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $43K – $85K
- Remote share: 6.1%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 342 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Urbandale, IA runs 19% below the United States median ($57K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Urbandale, IA: Insurance Carriers (14% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Retail.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Urbandale, IA

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | 47 | — |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 36 | — |
| Retail | 35 | — |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 27 employers filed 40 petitions; 3% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Urbandale, IA

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Launch It | 4 | — |
| Sanav Technologies | 3 | — |
| YASH Technologies | 3 | — |
| Cognizant | 2 | — |
| Marsh | 2 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Johnston, IA — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/iowa/johnston?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 3.3 mi | 161 | $95K |
| [Jobs in West Des Moines, IA — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/iowa/west-des-moines?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 3.4 mi | 241 | — |
| [Jobs in Des Moines, IA — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/iowa/des-moines?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 5.6 mi | 4152 | $70K |
| [Jobs in Ankeny, IA — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/iowa/ankeny?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 9.0 mi | 672 | $48K |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Urbandale, IA?

Insurance, financial services, healthcare, and technology are the dominant sectors in Urbandale. The suburb hosts the headquarters of Iowa Farm Bureau and EMC Insurance, contributing to one of the highest concentrations of insurance industry jobs in Iowa.
### What is the typical salary in Urbandale, Iowa?

Urbandale salaries are among the highest in the Des Moines metro due to the concentration of insurance and financial services headquarters. White-collar professional roles typically earn above the Iowa state median. Current data is available on this page.
### Who are the top employers in Urbandale, IA?

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, EMC Insurance, and several other insurance and financial services firms anchor Urbandale's economy. Healthcare providers and technology companies also maintain significant presences in the suburb.
### Are remote or hybrid jobs available in Urbandale, Iowa?

Remote and hybrid roles are widely available in Urbandale, particularly at insurance and financial services headquarters. Many corporate employers offer flexible-work arrangements. Use the remote filter on this page to view current listings.
### How does Urbandale compare to other Des Moines suburbs for jobs?

Urbandale's insurance and finance concentration distinguishes it from Ankeny (retail and logistics) and Johnston (agri-biotech). For the broadest metro view, explore Urbandale alongside <a href="/locations/iowa/des-moines">Des Moines</a>, Ankeny, Johnston, and West Des Moines.
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