Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $47,460 +4% vs national
Median hourly $22.82
10th percentile $40,890
90th percentile $62,540
Employed locally 80
National median $45,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,890
    25th
    $44,660
    50th (median)
    $47,460
    75th
    $54,170
    90th
    $62,540

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping salary vs area income 56% Median Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,710
    Lynchburg, VA $60,520
    Winchester, VA-WV $60,450
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $58,990
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $58,690
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $57,520

    Nearby metros — Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $54,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,600
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $51,550
    Indiana $51,550
    Virginia $51,100
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $51,080

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$48,240
    Office Clerks, General$44,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping in Des Moines, IA is $22.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.15 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping salaries?

    The median Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping salary in Des Moines, IA is 4% above the national median of $45,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (10th percentile) earn around $40,890 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,660.