Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $49,020 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.57
10th percentile $40,990
90th percentile $62,220
Employed locally 120
National median $48,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,990
    25th
    $40,990
    50th (median)
    $49,020
    75th
    $49,020
    90th
    $62,220

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,360
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $78,690
    Pittsburgh, PA $75,550
    Columbia, SC $74,760
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $73,760
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,240

    Nearby metros — Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbia, SC $74,760
    Pennsylvania $68,790
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $64,110
    California $63,040
    Omaha, NE-IA $62,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,500

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,390
    Electricians $64,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,430
    Carpenters $59,940
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers in Des Moines, IA is $23.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.42 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salaries?

    The median Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.9% above the national median of $48,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,990 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,990.