Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $71,030 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $34.15
10th percentile $50,060
90th percentile $79,140
Employed locally 170
National median $71,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,060
    25th
    $57,870
    50th (median)
    $71,030
    75th
    $71,220
    90th
    $79,140

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment salary vs area income 84% Median Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $147,960
    Redding, CA $146,720
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $113,330
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $106,960
    Longview, TX $103,060
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $102,420

    Nearby metros — Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $84,540
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $82,050
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,800
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,500
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $80,430
    California $78,020

    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 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment in Des Moines, IA is $34.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.52 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment salaries?

    The median Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment salary in Des Moines, IA is 0.4% below the national median of $71,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $50,060 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,870.