Electrical Engineers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $110,350 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $53.05
10th percentile $76,480
90th percentile —
Employed locally 380
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,480
    25th
    $104,400
    50th (median)
    $110,350
    75th
    $137,460

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 131% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 31% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670
    California $140,360
    District of Columbia $138,860
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $136,820
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $134,620
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $133,950

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,440
    Industrial Engineers $100,440
    Mechanical Engineers $88,500
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $90,520
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,530
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Des Moines, IA is $53.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.94 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.4% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $76,480 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,400.