Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $42,970 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.66
10th percentile $23,010
90th percentile $66,010
Employed locally 1,200
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,010
    25th
    $28,120
    50th (median)
    $42,970
    75th
    $49,730
    90th
    $66,010

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,500
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,330
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,320
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $44,730
    California $44,370

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,880
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,530
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,330
    Light Truck Drivers $45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,260
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Des Moines, IA is $20.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.68 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Des Moines, IA is 15.7% above the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,010 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,120.