Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $43,510 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.92
10th percentile $30,930
90th percentile $58,630
Employed locally 2,640
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,930
    25th
    $34,920
    50th (median)
    $43,510
    75th
    $49,220
    90th
    $58,630

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 52% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $63,630
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $63,140
    Alexandria, LA $61,030
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $56,550
    Jackson, MS $55,980
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $55,460

    Nearby metros — Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alexandria, LA $61,030
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $49,060
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $48,120
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $47,830
    Ames, IA $47,250
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $47,140

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,950
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,140
    Bakers $36,460
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Des Moines, IA is $20.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.05 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salaries?

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Des Moines, IA is 3.1% above the national median of $42,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $30,930 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,920.