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How much does a molding make in Des Moines?

$42,290a year

Median yearly pay for moldings in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $20.33 an hour or $3,524 a month.

Hourly
$20.33
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
137 of 223
Jobs in the area
360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,810Median: $42,290Highest 10%: $63,090
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,810$14.33
25th$34,660$16.66
Median$42,290$20.33
75th$54,820$26.36
90th$63,090$30.33

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for moldings.

Davenport, IA$60,430
Waterloo, IA$55,550
Dubuque, IA$46,720
Omaha, NE$45,830
Cedar Rapids, IA$37,230
Molding salary in Iowa Molding 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 molding make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $20.33 ($42,290 a year).

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

No: $42,290 against $44,350 nationally, 5% less.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $45,220, so Des Moines pays 6% less.

Where does Des Moines rank for molding pay?

137 of 223 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,090 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.