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How much does a presser make in Des Moines?

$33,510a year

Median yearly pay for pressers in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $16.11 an hour or $2,793 a month.

Hourly
$16.11
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
51 of 105
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,860Median: $33,510Highest 10%: $34,120
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$25,860$12.43
25th$31,320$15.06
Median$33,510$16.11
75th$34,120$16.40
90th$34,120$16.40

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for pressers.

Omaha, NE$35,110
Presser salary in Iowa Presser 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 presser make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $16.11 ($33,510 a year).

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

No: $33,510 against $35,060 nationally, 4% less.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $32,990, so Des Moines pays 2% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for presser pay?

51 of 105 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,120 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.