How much does a cutting make in Des Moines?

$48,510a year

Median yearly pay for cuttings in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $23.32 an hour or $4,043 a month.

Hourly: $23.32
Vs. national median: +5%
Rank among cities: 72 of 283
Jobs in the area: 200

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $36,760Median: $48,510Highest 10%: $61,980

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$36,760	$17.67
25th	$38,560	$18.54
Median	$48,510	$23.32
75th	$54,600	$26.25
90th	$61,980	$29.80

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for cuttings.

Dubuque, IA	$49,740
Omaha, NE	$49,610
Waterloo, IA	$49,600
Davenport, IA	$49,430
Cedar Rapids, IA	$46,170
Sioux City, IA	$40,680

Cutting salary in Iowa Cutting 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 cutting make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $23.32 ($48,510 a year).

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

Yes: $48,510 against $46,330 nationally, 5% more.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $48,240, so Des Moines pays 1% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for cutting pay?

72 of 283 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,980 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.