Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $84,890 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.81
10th percentile $48,780
90th percentile $105,080
Employed locally 110
National median $74,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,780
    25th
    $57,080
    50th (median)
    $84,890
    75th
    $102,940
    90th
    $105,080

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door salary vs area income 101% Median Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $133,990
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $123,700
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $123,620
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $122,220
    El Centro, CA $116,600
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $115,960

    Nearby metros — Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $98,340
    District of Columbia $96,560
    Visalia, CA $96,170
    California $94,280
    Iowa City, IA $91,370
    Omaha, NE-IA $86,290

    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 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door in Des Moines, IA is $40.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.29 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door salaries?

    The median Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door salary in Des Moines, IA is 13.7% above the national median of $74,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door (10th percentile) earn around $48,780 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,080.