| AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRY | Perry, Iowa | United States |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $30,958 | $24,135 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $0 | $62,204 |
| Construction | $27,090 | $35,300 |
| Manufacturing | $28,767 | $42,158 |
| Wholesale Trade | $23,750 | $41,714 |
| Retail Trade | $16,442 | $21,666 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $36,538 | $40,449 |
| Utilities | $53,750 | $62,996 |
| Information | $7,161 | $48,512 |
| Finance and Insurance | $26,767 | $50,584 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $13,915 | $36,265 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $48,958 | $59,897 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $0 | $61,392 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Services | $39,205 | $23,873 |
| Educational Services | $30,938 | $37,346 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $24,825 | $33,234 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $60,156 | $21,042 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $6,990 | $14,790 |
| Other Services | $16,563 | $22,627 |
| Public Administration | $46,806 | $51,719 |