Tapers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $71,240 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.25
10th percentile $65,260
90th percentile $71,450
Employed locally 60
National median $64,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,260
    25th
    $65,270
    50th (median)
    $71,240
    75th
    $71,240
    90th
    $71,450

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Tapers salary vs area income 85% Median Tapers salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tapers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $109,870
    Illinois $109,510
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $107,680
    Massachusetts $107,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $100,420
    Urban Honolulu, HI $98,020

    Nearby metros — Tapers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $100,420
    Pennsylvania $81,880
    California $69,670
    Indiana $64,420
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $61,870

    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 Tapers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Tapers in Des Moines, IA is $34.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.05 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Tapers salaries?

    The median Tapers salary in Des Moines, IA is 10.1% above the national median of $64,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tapers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Tapers (10th percentile) earn around $65,260 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,270.