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How much does a coating make in Des Moines?

$47,820a year

Median yearly pay for coatings in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $22.99 an hour or $3,985 a month.

Hourly
$22.99
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
164 of 337
Jobs in the area
380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,210Median: $47,820Highest 10%: $71,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,210$15.49
25th$37,980$18.26
Median$47,820$22.99
75th$59,270$28.50
90th$71,240$34.25

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for coatings.

Ames, IA$69,090
Omaha, NE$49,920
Waterloo, IA$49,330
Sioux City, IA$47,060
Dubuque, IA$46,770
Cedar Rapids, IA$46,750
Davenport, IA$45,870
Coating salary in Iowa Coating salary in all states

Related jobs in Des Moines

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$100,700
Gas Plant Operator$95,260
Tool and Die Maker$73,170
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$67,450
Tire Builder$63,060
Woodworking Machine Setter$60,070
Welder$59,980
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$59,470
Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a coating make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $22.99 ($47,820 a year).

Do coatings make more in Des Moines than the national average?

No: $47,820 against $48,250 nationally, 1% less.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $49,330, so Des Moines pays 3% less.

Where does Des Moines rank for coating pay?

164 of 337 metro areas with data.

How much does a coating make starting out in Des Moines?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,240 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.