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How much does a multiple machine tool setter make in Des Moines?

$48,700a year

Median yearly pay for multiple machine tool setters in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $23.41 an hour or $4,058 a month.

Hourly
$23.41
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
62 of 195
Jobs in the area
500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,650Median: $48,700Highest 10%: $62,090
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,650$18.58
25th$46,420$22.32
Median$48,700$23.41
75th$52,510$25.25
90th$62,090$29.85

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for multiple machine tool setters.

Sioux City, IA$54,980
Cedar Rapids, IA$53,940
Waterloo, IA$50,400
Ames, IA$49,670
Dubuque, IA$49,180
Davenport, IA$46,970
Omaha, NE$45,990
Multiple Machine Tool Setter salary in Iowa Multiple Machine Tool Setter 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 multiple machine tool setter make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $23.41 ($48,700 a year).

Do multiple machine tool setters make more in Des Moines than the national average?

Yes: $48,700 against $47,180 nationally, 3% more.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $48,910, so Des Moines pays 0% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for multiple machine tool setter pay?

62 of 195 metro areas with data.

How much does a multiple machine tool setter make starting out in Des Moines?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,090 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.