Chief Executives Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $213,620 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $102.70
10th percentile $76,490
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,080
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,490
    25th
    $123,220
    50th (median)
    $213,620

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 254% Median Chief Executives salary is 154% above the area median household income

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    Midland, TX $389,330
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $388,060
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $381,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810

    Nearby metros — Chief Executives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $329,030
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $297,350
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $292,770
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $268,030
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $238,460
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $232,510

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $93,750
    Financial Managers $143,600
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $147,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers $103,370
    Managers, All Other $139,520
    Sales Managers $132,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Des Moines, IA is $102.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $187.63 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Des Moines, IA is 3.5% above the national median of $206,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chief Executives in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $76,490 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,220.