Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $37,220 +3% vs national
Median hourly $17.89
10th percentile $29,240
90th percentile $53,750
Employed locally 100
National median $36,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,240
    25th
    $30,710
    50th (median)
    $37,220
    75th
    $45,770
    90th
    $53,750

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary vs area income 44% Median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $59,900
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $53,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $53,190
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $51,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $51,330
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $51,090

    Nearby metros — Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $51,840
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,110
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $46,690
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,370
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,510
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,470

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $50,170
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $32,100
    Agricultural Inspectors $50,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $50,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Des Moines, IA is $17.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.50 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salaries?

    The median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary in Des Moines, IA is 3% above the national median of $36,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (10th percentile) earn around $29,240 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,710.