Automotive Body and Related Repairers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $59,140 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.43
10th percentile $39,110
90th percentile $79,230
Employed locally 430
National median $51,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,110
    25th
    $44,360
    50th (median)
    $59,140
    75th
    $65,190
    90th
    $79,230

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers salary vs area income 70% Median Automotive Body and Related Repairers salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Automotive Body and Related Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hinesville, GA $81,790
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,660
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $71,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $67,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,040
    Vallejo, CA $64,670

    Nearby metros — Automotive Body and Related Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $63,540
    California $62,570
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $62,450
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,750
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,730
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,450

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,590
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,630
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Automotive Body and Related Repairers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Body and Related Repairers in Des Moines, IA is $28.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.87 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Automotive Body and Related Repairers salaries?

    The median Automotive Body and Related Repairers salary in Des Moines, IA is 14.4% above the national median of $51,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Automotive Body and Related Repairers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Automotive Body and Related Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $39,110 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,360.