General and Operations Managers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $93,750 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $45.07
10th percentile $45,080
90th percentile $205,890
Employed locally 9,080
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,080
    25th
    $60,790
    50th (median)
    $93,750
    75th
    $137,850
    90th
    $205,890

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 111% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for General and Operations Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $162,480
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $160,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $151,420
    New Jersey $149,990

    Nearby metros — General and Operations Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $151,420
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $137,950
    California $125,240
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $123,580
    Virginia $121,530

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Sales Managers $132,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do General and Operations Managers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Des Moines, IA is $45.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.30 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for General and Operations Managers salaries?

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Des Moines, IA is 8.9% below the national median of $102,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for General and Operations Managers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $45,080 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,790.