How much does a molder make in Des Moines?

$47,400a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $22.79 an hour or $3,950 a month.

Hourly: $22.79
Vs. national median: +3%
Rank among cities: 57 of 131
Jobs in the area: 90

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $41,610Median: $47,400Highest 10%: $60,640

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$41,610	$20.00
25th	$41,610	$20.00
Median	$47,400	$22.79
75th	$56,460	$27.14
90th	$60,640	$29.15

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for molders.

Omaha, NE

$46,510

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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 molder make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $22.79 ($47,400 a year).

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

Yes: $47,400 against $46,170 nationally, 3% more.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $46,220, so Des Moines pays 3% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for molder pay?

57 of 131 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,640 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.