Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $45,210 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.74
10th percentile $33,390
90th percentile $55,820
Employed locally 190
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,390
    25th
    $41,060
    50th (median)
    $45,210
    75th
    $49,650
    90th
    $55,820

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Production Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Production Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $49,000
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $48,830
    Dubuque, IA $48,290
    Ames, IA $47,590
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $47,480

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,950
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,140
    Bakers $36,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Des Moines, IA is $21.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.15 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Des Moines, IA is 18.3% above the national median of $38,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Production Workers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,390 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,060.