Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $70,700 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.99
10th percentile $44,210
90th percentile $96,210
Employed locally 50
National median $64,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,210
    25th
    $54,430
    50th (median)
    $70,700
    75th
    $81,980
    90th
    $96,210

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 84% Median Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $133,410
    Midland, TX $110,900
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $107,810
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $104,580
    Vallejo, CA $102,420
    Anchorage, AK $94,110

    Nearby metros — Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dubuque, IA $82,120
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,340
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $77,900
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,720
    California $77,350
    Peoria, IL $72,640

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,440
    Industrial Engineers $100,440
    Mechanical Engineers $88,500
    Electrical Engineers $110,350
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $90,520
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Des Moines, IA is $33.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.44 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 9.1% above the national median of $64,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,210 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,430.