Production Workers, All Other Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $40,220 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.34
10th percentile $31,420
90th percentile $52,230
Employed locally 610
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,420
    25th
    $37,330
    50th (median)
    $40,220
    75th
    $48,130
    90th
    $52,230

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Production Workers, All Other salary vs area income 48% Median Production Workers, All Other salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Production Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $107,100
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,420
    Decatur, IL $72,610
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $68,640
    Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $62,280
    Paducah, KY-IL $61,110

    Nearby metros — Production Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $107,100
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $51,780
    Dubuque, IA $49,930
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $49,580
    Peoria, IL $49,510
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $48,700

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,510
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Production Workers, All Other make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Production Workers, All Other in Des Moines, IA is $19.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.87 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Production Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Production Workers, All Other salary in Des Moines, IA is 3.6% above the national median of $38,820. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Production Workers, All Other in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Production Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $31,420 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,330.