Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $81,330 -36.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.10
10th percentile $69,470
90th percentile $98,080
Employed locally 60
National median $127,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,470
    25th
    $75,180
    50th (median)
    $81,330
    75th
    $92,000
    90th
    $98,080

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary vs area income 97% Median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $195,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $185,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $179,050
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $169,090
    District of Columbia $161,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,180

    Nearby metros — Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $161,570
    California $154,670
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $153,340
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $149,410
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,480
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $130,750

    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 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Des Moines, IA is $39.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.53 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries?

    The median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Des Moines, IA is 36.3% below the national median of $127,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (10th percentile) earn around $69,470 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,180.