Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $46,750 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.48
10th percentile $35,210
90th percentile $62,860
Employed locally 620
National median $48,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,210
    25th
    $39,840
    50th (median)
    $46,750
    75th
    $55,380
    90th
    $62,860

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other salary vs area income 56% Median Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $83,670
    Alaska $80,230
    Hawaii $80,180
    Urban Honolulu, HI $80,180
    Anchorage, AK $76,360
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $75,770

    Nearby metros — Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alexandria, LA $66,340
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $63,170
    Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $61,100
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,000
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $54,460
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $54,080

    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 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other in Des Moines, IA is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other salary in Des Moines, IA is 3.9% below the national median of $48,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $35,210 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,840.