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How much does an installation make in Des Moines?

$49,060a year

Median yearly pay for installations in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $23.59 an hour or $4,088 a month.

Hourly
$23.59
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
146 of 354
Jobs in the area
720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,460Median: $49,060Highest 10%: $65,770
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,460$17.53
25th$43,980$21.14
Median$49,060$23.59
75th$57,220$27.51
90th$65,770$31.62

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for installations.

Ames, IA$54,950
Iowa City, IA$51,590
Davenport, IA$50,810
Omaha, NE$50,760
Sioux City, IA$49,400
Cedar Rapids, IA$49,380
Waterloo, IA$48,520
Dubuque, IA$47,090
Installation salary in Iowa Installation 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
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$79,230
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
Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an installation make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $23.59 ($49,060 a year).

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

Yes: $49,060 against $49,230 nationally, 0% more.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $48,680, so Des Moines pays 1% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for installation pay?

146 of 354 metro areas with data.

How much does an installation make starting out in Des Moines?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,770 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.