Medical Equipment Repairers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $65,990 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.73
10th percentile $45,240
90th percentile $106,880
Employed locally 280
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,240
    25th
    $49,320
    50th (median)
    $65,990
    75th
    $83,540
    90th
    $106,880

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Repairers salary vs area income 78% Median Medical Equipment Repairers salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Equipment Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $125,690
    Springfield, MA $104,990
    Fargo, ND-MN $96,410
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $95,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $91,100
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $90,640

    Nearby metros — Medical Equipment Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $83,120
    California $73,860
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $72,800
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $72,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,310
    Visalia, CA $66,040

    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 Medical Equipment Repairers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Repairers in Des Moines, IA is $31.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.33 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Medical Equipment Repairers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Repairers salary in Des Moines, IA is 5.4% above the national median of $62,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Equipment Repairers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $45,240 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,320.