Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $46,490 -8% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $38,800
90th percentile $74,950
Employed locally 70
National median $50,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,800
    25th
    $40,710
    50th (median)
    $46,490
    75th
    $60,550
    90th
    $74,950

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,550
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $71,690
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $71,200
    Oklahoma City, OK $70,650
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $67,490
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $66,770

    Nearby metros — Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $60,920
    Indiana $60,330
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $59,970
    California $59,930
    Virginia $58,660
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $57,870

    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 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians in Des Moines, IA is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.03 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians salaries?

    The median Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 8% below the national median of $50,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,800 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,710.