Training and Development Managers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $103,180 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.61
10th percentile $69,700
90th percentile $180,030
Employed locally 120
National median $127,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,700
    25th
    $83,480
    50th (median)
    $103,180
    75th
    $129,570
    90th
    $180,030

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Managers salary vs area income 123% Median Training and Development Managers salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Training and Development Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $231,740
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $188,850
    Boulder, CO $173,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $172,160
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $170,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $166,110

    Nearby metros — Training and Development Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $155,070
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,260
    Virginia $139,630
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $138,880
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $133,970
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $132,920

    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 Training and Development Managers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Managers in Des Moines, IA is $49.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.74 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Training and Development Managers salaries?

    The median Training and Development Managers salary in Des Moines, IA is 18.8% below the national median of $127,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Training and Development Managers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Training and Development Managers (10th percentile) earn around $69,700 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,480.