Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $67,480 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.44
10th percentile $50,850
90th percentile $75,530
Employed locally 120
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,850
    25th
    $61,840
    50th (median)
    $67,480
    75th
    $67,480
    90th
    $75,530

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 80% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $80,710
    Cedar Rapids, IA $74,540
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $74,310
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $71,580
    California $66,120
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $65,540

    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 Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Des Moines, IA is $32.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.40 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Des Moines, IA is 11.5% above the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $50,850 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,840.