Credit Analysts Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $83,440 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.12
10th percentile $63,690
90th percentile $130,030
Employed locally 300
National median $80,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,690
    25th
    $66,860
    50th (median)
    $83,440
    75th
    $110,570
    90th
    $130,030

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Analysts salary vs area income 99% Median Credit Analysts salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Credit Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $133,180
    New York $132,690
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,470
    Winston-Salem, NC $124,520
    Birmingham, AL $105,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,010

    Nearby metros — Credit Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,010
    District of Columbia $103,530
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $100,670
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $99,750
    Virginia $97,590
    California $88,360

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,630
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $84,070
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,090
    Management Analysts $80,260
    Human Resources Specialists $69,120
    Project Management Specialists $93,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Analysts make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Analysts in Des Moines, IA is $40.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.56 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Credit Analysts salaries?

    The median Credit Analysts salary in Des Moines, IA is 3.1% above the national median of $80,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Credit Analysts in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Credit Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $63,690 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,860.