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How much does a grinding make in Des Moines?

$44,890a year

Median yearly pay for grindings in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $21.58 an hour or $3,741 a month.

Hourly
$21.58
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
118 of 184
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,400Median: $44,890Highest 10%: $77,150
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,400$17.98
25th$38,490$18.50
Median$44,890$21.58
75th$46,110$22.17
90th$77,150$37.09

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for grindings.

Waterloo, IA$49,430
Dubuque, IA$48,620
Davenport, IA$47,170
Grinding salary in Iowa Grinding 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 grinding make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $21.58 ($44,890 a year).

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

No: $44,890 against $46,550 nationally, 4% less.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $46,380, so Des Moines pays 3% less.

Where does Des Moines rank for grinding pay?

118 of 184 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,150 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.