Home Appliance Repairers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $45,930 -7% vs national
Median hourly $22.08
10th percentile $31,110
90th percentile $77,930
Employed locally 100
National median $49,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,110
    25th
    $40,260
    50th (median)
    $45,930
    75th
    $60,800
    90th
    $77,930

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Appliance Repairers salary vs area income 55% Median Home Appliance Repairers salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Home Appliance Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $91,230
    Barnstable Town, MA $85,260
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $81,740
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $73,560
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $73,510
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $64,800

    Nearby metros — Home Appliance Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $73,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,660
    Virginia $58,240
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $56,440
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $56,430
    Columbia, MO $52,830

    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 Home Appliance Repairers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Home Appliance Repairers in Des Moines, IA is $22.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.38 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Home Appliance Repairers salaries?

    The median Home Appliance Repairers salary in Des Moines, IA is 7% below the national median of $49,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Home Appliance Repairers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Home Appliance Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $31,110 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,260.