Computer Programmers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $93,060 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.74
10th percentile $59,240
90th percentile $128,190
Employed locally 430
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,240
    25th
    $72,980
    50th (median)
    $93,060
    75th
    $128,190
    90th
    $128,190

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 111% Median Computer Programmers salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $122,580
    Columbia, SC $122,030
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $119,880
    California $116,220
    Virginia $111,860
    Visalia, CA $111,200

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $124,630
    Computer Systems Analysts $98,990
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other $108,040
    Data Scientists $102,030
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $84,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Des Moines, IA is $44.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.55 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Des Moines, IA is 5.7% below the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $59,240 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,980.