Social and Community Service Managers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $64,810 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.16
10th percentile $45,380
90th percentile $106,630
Employed locally 650
National median $78,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,380
    25th
    $56,230
    50th (median)
    $64,810
    75th
    $81,790
    90th
    $106,630

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Community Service Managers salary vs area income 77% Median Social and Community Service Managers salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Community Service Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salem, OR $107,450
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,100
    Richmond, VA $104,410
    Boulder, CO $102,880
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,250
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $102,230

    Nearby metros — Social and Community Service Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,100
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $101,210
    District of Columbia $99,700
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,200
    Virginia $93,150
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $87,100

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $93,750
    Financial Managers $143,600
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $147,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers $103,370
    Managers, All Other $139,520
    Chief Executives $213,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Community Service Managers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Community Service Managers in Des Moines, IA is $31.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.28 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Social and Community Service Managers salaries?

    The median Social and Community Service Managers salary in Des Moines, IA is 17.2% below the national median of $78,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Community Service Managers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Social and Community Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $45,380 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,230.