Facilities Managers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $100,650 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $48.39
10th percentile $61,500
90th percentile $138,610
Employed locally 460
National median $104,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,500
    25th
    $81,380
    50th (median)
    $100,650
    75th
    $119,880
    90th
    $138,610

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Facilities Managers salary vs area income 120% Median Facilities Managers salary is 20% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Facilities Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $159,530
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $149,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,890
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $137,230
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $134,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,570

    Nearby metros — Facilities Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $121,340
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $118,020
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $116,120
    District of Columbia $115,710
    California $115,700
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $115,520

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $93,750
    Financial Managers $143,600
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $147,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers $103,370
    Managers, All Other $139,520
    Chief Executives $213,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Facilities Managers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Facilities Managers in Des Moines, IA is $48.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.96 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Facilities Managers salaries?

    The median Facilities Managers salary in Des Moines, IA is 3.9% below the national median of $104,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Facilities Managers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Facilities Managers (10th percentile) earn around $61,500 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,380.