Millwrights Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $63,950 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.74
10th percentile $48,290
90th percentile $77,930
Employed locally 100
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,290
    25th
    $59,140
    50th (median)
    $63,950
    75th
    $75,310
    90th
    $77,930

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 76% Median Millwrights salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Millwrights

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $145,930
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,830
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,830
    Modesto, CA $98,270
    Albuquerque, NM $90,750
    Madison, WI $90,520

    Nearby metros — Millwrights salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $87,480
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $81,600
    California $78,810
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $76,100
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $75,710
    Indiana $75,710

    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 Millwrights make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Des Moines, IA is $30.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.47 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.9% below the national median of $65,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Millwrights in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $48,290 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,140.