How much does a meat make in Des Moines?

$45,750a year

Median yearly pay for meats in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $22.00 an hour or $3,813 a month.

Hourly: $22.00
Vs. national median: +19%
Rank among cities: 10 of 133
Jobs in the area: 180

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $30,500Median: $45,750Highest 10%: $46,860

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$30,500	$14.66
25th	$36,700	$17.64
Median	$45,750	$22.00
75th	$46,810	$22.50
90th	$46,860	$22.53

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for meats.

Omaha, NE	$49,810
Sioux City, IA	$47,580

Meat salary in Iowa Meat 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 meat make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $22.00 ($45,750 a year).

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

Yes: $45,750 against $38,300 nationally, 19% more.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $43,190, so Des Moines pays 6% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for meat pay?

10 of 133 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,860 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.