Drafters, All Other Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $62,840 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.21
10th percentile $41,290
90th percentile $76,770
Employed locally 70
National median $62,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,290
    25th
    $58,180
    50th (median)
    $62,840
    75th
    $63,820
    90th
    $76,770

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Drafters, All Other salary vs area income 75% Median Drafters, All Other salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Drafters, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts $87,820
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $87,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,700
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,090
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,520
    Madison, WI $79,270

    Nearby metros — Drafters, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alexandria, LA $74,540
    California $71,460
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $70,140
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $64,680
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $63,240
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,040

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,440
    Industrial Engineers $100,440
    Mechanical Engineers $88,500
    Electrical Engineers $110,350
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $90,520
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Drafters, All Other make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Drafters, All Other in Des Moines, IA is $30.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.91 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Drafters, All Other salaries?

    The median Drafters, All Other salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.3% above the national median of $62,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Drafters, All Other in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Drafters, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $41,290 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,180.