How much does a production make in Des Moines?
$60,320a year
Median yearly pay for productions in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $29.00 an hour or $5,027 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.00
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 108 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,530Median: $60,320Highest 10%: $81,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,530 | $21.41 | |
| 25th | $49,280 | $23.69 | |
| Median | $60,320 | $29.00 | |
| 75th | $67,960 | $32.67 | |
| 90th | $81,250 | $39.06 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for productions.
| Dubuque, IA | $63,370 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,420 |
| Ames, IA | $60,800 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $59,180 |
| Waterloo, IA | $57,430 |
| Sioux City, IA | $56,800 |
| Omaha, NE | $55,540 |
| Iowa City, IA | $54,140 |
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Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IAFrequently asked questions
How much does a production make an hour in Des Moines?
The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $29.00 ($60,320 a year).
Do productions make more in Des Moines than the national average?
Yes: $60,320 against $59,650 nationally, 1% more.
How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $60,320, so Des Moines pays 0% more.
Where does Des Moines rank for production pay?
108 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a production make starting out in Des Moines?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,250 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.