How much does a machinist make in Des Moines?
$59,290a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $28.50 an hour or $4,941 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.50
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 128 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,270Median: $59,290Highest 10%: $74,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,270 | $18.40 | |
| 25th | $48,350 | $23.25 | |
| Median | $59,290 | $28.50 | |
| 75th | $63,670 | $30.61 | |
| 90th | $74,380 | $35.76 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| Davenport, IA | $61,710 |
| Ames, IA | $60,200 |
| Dubuque, IA | $58,890 |
| Omaha, NE | $58,540 |
| Waterloo, IA | $58,100 |
| Sioux City, IA | $56,350 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $56,000 |
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Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IAFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Des Moines?
The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $28.50 ($59,290 a year).
Do machinists make more in Des Moines than the national average?
Yes: $59,290 against $58,750 nationally, 1% more.
How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $57,540, so Des Moines pays 3% more.
Where does Des Moines rank for machinist pay?
128 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Des Moines?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,380 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.