How much does a crushing make in Des Moines?

$55,160a year

Median yearly pay for crushings in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $26.52 an hour or $4,597 a month.

Hourly: $26.52
Vs. national median: +14%
Rank among cities: 31 of 120
Jobs in the area: 120

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $34,900Median: $55,160Highest 10%: $63,690

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$34,900	$16.78
25th	$50,570	$24.31
Median	$55,160	$26.52
75th	$63,330	$30.45
90th	$63,690	$30.62

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for crushings.

Cedar Rapids, IA	$64,670
Omaha, NE	$61,950
Sioux City, IA	$58,670

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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 crushing make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $26.52 ($55,160 a year).

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

Yes: $55,160 against $48,540 nationally, 14% more.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $62,590, so Des Moines pays 12% less.

Where does Des Moines rank for crushing pay?

31 of 120 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,690 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.