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How much does a helpers--production worker make in Des Moines?

$52,050a year

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $25.02 an hour or $4,338 a month.

Hourly
$25.02
Vs. national median
+33%
Rank among cities
3 of 317
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,060Median: $52,050Highest 10%: $54,390
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,060$14.93
25th$41,790$20.09
Median$52,050$25.02
75th$54,390$26.15
90th$54,390$26.15

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers.

Waterloo, IA$48,520
Davenport, IA$46,710
Sioux City, IA$44,170
Cedar Rapids, IA$41,740
Ames, IA$39,070
Omaha, NE$34,620
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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 helpers--production worker make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $25.02 ($52,050 a year).

Do helpers--production workers make more in Des Moines than the national average?

Yes: $52,050 against $39,070 nationally, 33% more.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $45,560, so Des Moines pays 14% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for helpers--production worker pay?

3 of 317 metro areas with data.

How much does a helpers--production worker make starting out in Des Moines?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,390 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.