Coaches and Scouts Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $34,640 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $80,270
Employed locally 860
National median $45,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $18,740
    50th (median)
    $34,640
    75th
    $57,950
    90th
    $80,270

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Coaches and Scouts salary vs area income 41% Median Coaches and Scouts salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Coaches and Scouts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Corvallis, OR $93,640
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $66,730
    Farmington, NM $66,680
    Tuscaloosa, AL $66,530
    Salisbury, MD $65,080
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $64,530

    Nearby metros — Coaches and Scouts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $61,280
    Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $60,120
    District of Columbia $59,740
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $58,850
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $58,180
    Iowa City, IA $54,820

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $68,360
    Graphic Designers $51,100
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,300
    Interior Designers $62,390
    Producers and Directors $58,690
    Technical Writers $66,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Coaches and Scouts make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Coaches and Scouts in Des Moines, IA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Coaches and Scouts salaries?

    The median Coaches and Scouts salary in Des Moines, IA is 24.6% below the national median of $45,920. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Coaches and Scouts in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Coaches and Scouts (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,740.