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How much does a maintenance and repair worker make in Des Moines?

$50,780a year

Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $24.41 an hour or $4,232 a month.

Hourly
$24.41
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
123 of 393
Jobs in the area
3,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,620Median: $50,780Highest 10%: $74,970
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,620$18.09
25th$44,790$21.53
Median$50,780$24.41
75th$63,000$30.29
90th$74,970$36.04

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers.

Sioux City, IA$57,470
Ames, IA$54,770
Dubuque, IA$54,360
Cedar Rapids, IA$51,880
Omaha, NE$51,700
Davenport, IA$51,200
Waterloo, IA$50,940
Iowa City, IA$47,760
Maintenance and Repair Worker salary in Iowa Maintenance and Repair Worker 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 a maintenance and repair worker make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $24.41 ($50,780 a year).

Do maintenance and repair workers make more in Des Moines than the national average?

Yes: $50,780 against $49,590 nationally, 2% more.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $52,160, so Des Moines pays 3% less.

Where does Des Moines rank for maintenance and repair worker pay?

123 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a maintenance and repair worker make starting out in Des Moines?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,970 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.