How much does a religious worker make in Des Moines?
$47,680a year
Median yearly pay for religious workers in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $22.92 an hour or $3,973 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.92
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,890Median: $47,680Highest 10%: $72,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,890 | $11.49 | |
| 25th | $31,960 | $15.37 | |
| Median | $47,680 | $22.92 | |
| 75th | $56,940 | $27.38 | |
| 90th | $72,300 | $34.76 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for religious workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Des Moines
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $94,930 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $79,370 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,750 |
| Director | $66,140 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $63,380 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $62,360 |
| Clergy | $61,640 |
| Substance Abuse | $61,320 |
| Educational | $57,580 |
| Child | $56,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a religious worker make an hour in Des Moines?
The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $22.92 ($47,680 a year).
Do religious workers make more in Des Moines than the national average?
Yes: $47,680 against $45,280 nationally, 5% more.
How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $44,110, so Des Moines pays 8% more.
Where does Des Moines rank for religious worker pay?
13 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does a religious worker make starting out in Des Moines?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,300 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.