Mechanical Door Repairers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $58,850 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.29
10th percentile $43,960
90th percentile $75,250
Employed locally 110
National median $51,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,960
    25th
    $48,730
    50th (median)
    $58,850
    75th
    $63,070
    90th
    $75,250

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Door Repairers salary vs area income 70% Median Mechanical Door Repairers salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Door Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $71,330
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,500
    Massachusetts $67,320
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $67,090
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $64,400
    New Hampshire $63,660

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Door Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,690
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $60,070
    California $58,640
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,820
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $56,380
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $54,910

    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 Mechanical Door Repairers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Door Repairers in Des Moines, IA is $28.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.71 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Mechanical Door Repairers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Door Repairers salary in Des Moines, IA is 15.3% above the national median of $51,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Door Repairers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Mechanical Door Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $43,960 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,730.