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How much does a first-line supervisors of mechanic make in Des Moines?

$79,230a year

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of mechanics in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $38.09 an hour or $6,603 a month.

Hourly
$38.09
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
153 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,990Median: $79,230Highest 10%: $113,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,990$24.51
25th$64,310$30.92
Median$79,230$38.09
75th$95,360$45.85
90th$113,100$54.38

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of mechanics.

Sioux City, IA$83,700
Cedar Rapids, IA$79,560
Ames, IA$79,080
Davenport, IA$77,860
Waterloo, IA$77,410
Omaha, NE$76,080
Iowa City, IA$74,880
Dubuque, IA$73,880
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic salary in Iowa First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic 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
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
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$63,590
Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a first-line supervisors of mechanic make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $38.09 ($79,230 a year).

Do first-line supervisors of mechanics make more in Des Moines than the national average?

No: $79,230 against $79,860 nationally, 1% less.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $78,340, so Des Moines pays 1% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for first-line supervisors of mechanic pay?

153 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a first-line supervisors of mechanic make starting out in Des Moines?

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,100 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.