How much does a welding make in Des Moines?

$52,980a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $25.47 an hour or $4,415 a month.

Hourly: $25.47
Vs. national median: +11%
Rank among cities: 28 of 128
Jobs in the area: 260

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $36,510Median: $52,980Highest 10%: $63,260

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$36,510	$17.55
25th	$48,080	$23.12
Median	$52,980	$25.47
75th	$58,570	$28.16
90th	$63,260	$30.41

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Omaha, NE	$55,450
Waterloo, IA	$54,470
Sioux City, IA	$51,320
Davenport, IA	$51,000
Cedar Rapids, IA	$49,920

Welding salary in Iowa Welding 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 welding make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $25.47 ($52,980 a year).

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

Yes: $52,980 against $47,920 nationally, 11% more.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $51,740, so Des Moines pays 2% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for welding pay?

28 of 128 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,260 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.