Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $40,240 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.35
10th percentile $32,060
90th percentile $55,900
Employed locally 180
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,060
    25th
    $35,790
    50th (median)
    $40,240
    75th
    $45,910
    90th
    $55,900

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,810
    Longview-Kelso, WA $63,360
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    District of Columbia $61,780
    Columbus, IN $60,990
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,400

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $61,780
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,780
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $49,460
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $44,510
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,010

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,590
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,320
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Des Moines, IA is $19.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.28 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Des Moines, IA is 3.6% above the national median of $38,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,060 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,790.