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How much does a miscellaneous assembler and fabricator make in Des Moines?

$47,880a year

Median yearly pay for miscellaneous assembler and fabricators in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $23.02 an hour or $3,990 a month.

Hourly
$23.02
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
53 of 381
Jobs in the area
2,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,940Median: $47,880Highest 10%: $60,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,940$15.36
25th$36,430$17.51
Median$47,880$23.02
75th$56,250$27.04
90th$60,420$29.05

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for miscellaneous assembler and fabricators.

Dubuque, IA$50,320
Waterloo, IA$50,310
Ames, IA$49,360
Davenport, IA$45,470
Iowa City, IA$44,620
Omaha, NE$43,950
Cedar Rapids, IA$42,760
Sioux City, IA$39,660
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator salary in Iowa Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator 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 miscellaneous assembler and fabricator make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $23.02 ($47,880 a year).

Do miscellaneous assembler and fabricators make more in Des Moines than the national average?

Yes: $47,880 against $44,650 nationally, 7% more.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $48,920, so Des Moines pays 2% less.

Where does Des Moines rank for miscellaneous assembler and fabricator pay?

53 of 381 metro areas with data.

How much does a miscellaneous assembler and fabricator make starting out in Des Moines?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,420 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.