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How much does a computer make in Des Moines?

$47,330a year

Median yearly pay for computers in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $22.75 an hour or $3,944 a month.

Hourly
$22.75
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
96 of 222
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,340Median: $47,330Highest 10%: $67,230
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,340$17.95
25th$37,730$18.14
Median$47,330$22.75
75th$61,590$29.61
90th$67,230$32.32

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for computers.

Sioux City, IA$56,170
Omaha, NE$47,630
Davenport, IA$44,920
Computer salary in Iowa Computer salary in all states

Related jobs in Des Moines

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$102,200
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$95,380
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$79,230
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$70,180
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$66,920
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$65,810
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$64,270
Mechanical Door Repairer$64,260
Millwright$63,950
Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$63,750
Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $22.75 ($47,330 a year).

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

No: $47,330 against $47,810 nationally, 1% less.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $47,330, so Des Moines pays 0% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for computer pay?

96 of 222 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,230 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.