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How much does a separating make in Des Moines?

$50,470a year

Median yearly pay for separatings in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $24.26 an hour or $4,206 a month.

Hourly
$24.26
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
91 of 189
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,320Median: $50,470Highest 10%: $63,190
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,320$16.98
25th$44,010$21.16
Median$50,470$24.26
75th$59,150$28.44
90th$63,190$30.38

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for separatings.

Omaha, NE$47,030
Separating salary in Iowa Separating 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 separating make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $24.26 ($50,470 a year).

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

No: $50,470 against $51,610 nationally, 2% less.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $52,220, so Des Moines pays 3% less.

Where does Des Moines rank for separating pay?

91 of 189 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,190 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.