Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $51,590 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.80
10th percentile $36,210
90th percentile $71,800
Employed locally 3,660
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,210
    25th
    $44,080
    50th (median)
    $51,590
    75th
    $61,720
    90th
    $71,800

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary vs area income 61% Median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,300
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $61,570
    Sheboygan, WI $60,610
    District of Columbia $60,600
    Napa, CA $60,510

    Nearby metros — Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $60,600
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $58,340
    California $56,030
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $55,500
    Peoria, IL $55,370
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $55,100

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $64,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance and Repair Workers, General make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Des Moines, IA is $24.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.04 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salaries?

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Des Moines, IA is 6.1% above the national median of $48,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $36,210 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,080.