Industrial Engineers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $100,440 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.29
10th percentile $75,990
90th percentile $150,940
Employed locally 700
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,990
    25th
    $85,130
    50th (median)
    $100,440
    75th
    $118,990
    90th
    $150,940

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 119% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 19% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $166,350
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Alaska $142,980
    Charleston, WV $141,900
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $139,130

    Nearby metros — Industrial Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Louisiana $126,960
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $124,990
    California $123,070
    District of Columbia $118,960
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $117,850
    Peoria, IL $111,330

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,440
    Mechanical Engineers $88,500
    Electrical Engineers $110,350
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $90,520
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,530
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Des Moines, IA is $48.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.44 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Des Moines, IA is 0.7% below the national median of $101,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Engineers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $75,990 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,130.