First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $80,320 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.62
10th percentile $50,450
90th percentile $110,860
Employed locally 1,300
National median $78,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,450
    25th
    $65,600
    50th (median)
    $80,320
    75th
    $95,840
    90th
    $110,860

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary vs area income 95% Median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $110,140
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,020
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $104,000
    Longview-Kelso, WA $101,150
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $100,510
    Vallejo, CA $100,500

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $93,170
    California $89,880
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,250
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $88,700
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $84,310
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $83,980

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,590
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,710
    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
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $64,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Des Moines, IA is $38.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.39 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary in Des Moines, IA is 2.6% above the national median of $78,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $50,450 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,600.