Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $102,200 +48.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.14
10th percentile $61,780
90th percentile $125,380
Employed locally 160
National median $68,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,780
    25th
    $79,820
    50th (median)
    $102,200
    75th
    $125,380
    90th
    $125,380

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 121% Median Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 21% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Baton Rouge, LA $130,220
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $109,470
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,820
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $107,380
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $106,940
    Louisiana $100,430

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Louisiana $100,430
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $85,390
    Indiana $83,200
    California $82,210
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $79,920
    Peoria, IL $79,730

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,440
    Industrial Engineers $100,440
    Mechanical Engineers $88,500
    Electrical Engineers $110,350
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $90,520
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Des Moines, IA is $49.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.02 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 48.7% above the national median of $68,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $61,780 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,820.