IowaCOL index: 88
Salaries in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, Iowa offers career opportunities with 4.82% state income tax. Browse salary data for every major occupation below — all figures are Des Moines-specific, updated quarterly from BLS and H-1B disclosures.
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214,133
COL index
88 / 100
Avg 1BR rent
$1,150/mo
State income tax
4.82%
Accounting salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditor | $58K | $78K | $105K | $140K | +2.2% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $65K | $88K | $118K | $155K | +2.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $130K | $168K | $215K | $270K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $75K | $102K | $138K | $175K | +4.5% |
| SVP of Finance | $210K | $275K | $355K | $450K | +3.2% |
| Staff Accountant | $45K | $60K | $78K | $98K | +1.8% |
| Tax Accountant | $55K | $75K | $100K | $135K | +2% |
| VP of Finance | $165K | $215K | $275K | $350K | +3.5% |
Agriculture salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Economist | $56K | $77K | $104K | $140K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $59K | $77K | $101K | $133K | +4% |
| Agronomist | $47K | $63K | $86K | $115K | +4.5% |
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $88K | $119K | $158K | $205K | +3% |
| Farm Manager | $50K | $65K | $88K | $122K | +2.5% |
| Food Scientist | $50K | $68K | $92K | $124K | +5.5% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $52K | $70K | $95K | $126K | +12% |
Architecture salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architect | $65K | $86K | $115K | $151K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $65K | $86K | $113K | $144K | +8.5% |
| Director of Architecture | $106K | $140K | $180K | $234K | +4% |
| Interior Architect | $50K | $68K | $92K | $124K | +3.8% |
| Landscape Architect | $52K | $70K | $95K | $126K | +4.2% |
| Project Architect | $70K | $95K | $124K | $160K | +4.5% |
| Urban Designer | $59K | $79K | $106K | $140K | +4.5% |
Banking salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Branch Manager | $58K | $78K | $102K | $132K | +1.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $72K | $98K | $135K | $180K | +2.5% |
| Director of Banking | $135K | $175K | $225K | $290K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $65K | $95K | $145K | $210K | +4% |
| Loan Officer | $52K | $75K | $108K | $155K | +2% |
| VP of Banking | $172K | $225K | $290K | $375K | +2.8% |
| Wealth Manager | $85K | $120K | $175K | $250K | +4.5% |
Business salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account Executive | $52K | $74K | $106K | $154K | +3.8% |
| Brand Manager | $68K | $93K | $125K | $163K | +3.5% |
| Business Analyst | $59K | $81K | $106K | $138K | +3.8% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $147K | $223K | $361K | $589K | +3.2% |
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $200K | $264K | $344K | $445K | +3% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $138K | $200K | $293K | $437K | +3.5% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $138K | $200K | $304K | $456K | +3% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $236K | $312K | $407K | $524K | +6.5% |
| Content Strategist | $52K | $71K | $95K | $124K | +5.2% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $65K | $90K | $122K | $160K | +5.5% |
| Director of Human Resources | $100K | $131K | $169K | $217K | +3.5% |
| Director of Operations | $103K | $135K | $176K | $226K | +3.8% |
| Director of Sales | $112K | $150K | $200K | $264K | +4.5% |
| Event Planner | $40K | $53K | $71K | $95K | +3.8% |
| Executive Assistant | $49K | $65K | $84K | $106K | +1.8% |
| General Manager | $71K | $103K | $144K | $200K | +2.8% |
| Human Resources Manager | $71K | $99K | $133K | $171K | +2.9% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $40K | $53K | $68K | $87K | +3.5% |
| Management Consultant | $76K | $109K | $154K | $214K | +4.2% |
| Marketing Manager | $74K | $105K | $144K | $190K | +3.3% |
| Operations Manager | $65K | $93K | $128K | $171K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $68K | $93K | $125K | $162K | +3.7% |
| Public Relations Manager | $65K | $90K | $124K | $163K | +3% |
| Purchasing Manager | $74K | $103K | $133K | $169K | +2.5% |
| Recruiter | $46K | $62K | $84K | $114K | +3.2% |
| SEO Specialist | $46K | $62K | $84K | $112K | +5.8% |
| SVP of Operations | $188K | $249K | $325K | $423K | +3.5% |
| SVP of Sales | $204K | $274K | $359K | $466K | +4% |
| Sales Manager | $68K | $100K | $144K | $204K | +3.5% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $74K | $103K | $135K | $173K | +4.5% |
| VP of Human Resources | $141K | $185K | $239K | $309K | +3.2% |
| VP of Sales | $157K | $211K | $280K | $371K | +4.2% |
Cannabis salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budtender | $27K | $34K | $44K | $55K | +14% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $49K | $68K | $93K | $125K | +18.5% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $52K | $71K | $95K | $128K | +20% |
| Cultivation Manager | $49K | $68K | $93K | $125K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $90K | $122K | $160K | $211K | +18% |
| Dispensary Manager | $43K | $59K | $78K | $103K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $36K | $49K | $65K | $84K | +18% |
| VP of Cannabis | $138K | $185K | $245K | $323K | +16% |
Construction salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $38K | $50K | $67K | $86K | +4% |
| Construction Estimator | $56K | $76K | $99K | $128K | +4.2% |
| Construction Manager | $70K | $95K | $124K | $162K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $70K | $95K | $124K | $160K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $43K | $56K | $72K | $92K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $106K | $140K | $180K | $232K | +5% |
| Electrician | $47K | $61K | $79K | $104K | +6.2% |
| HVAC Technician | $43K | $56K | $72K | $92K | +5.8% |
| Industrial Electrician | $56K | $74K | $95K | $122K | +7.5% |
| Ironworker | $47K | $61K | $79K | $104K | +5% |
| Land Surveyor | $52K | $70K | $92K | $117K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $50K | $65K | $83K | $106K | +4.5% |
| Plumber | $47K | $61K | $81K | $106K | +5.5% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $43K | $56K | $74K | $97K | +4.2% |
| VP of Construction | $146K | $191K | $248K | $320K | +4.8% |
| Welder | $34K | $45K | $58K | $74K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animator | $45K | $62K | $84K | $116K | +4.5% |
| Art Director | $62K | $86K | $116K | $153K | +2.8% |
| Copywriter | $39K | $53K | $73K | $99K | +3.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $41K | $58K | $84K | $125K | +2.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $36K | $50K | $67K | $88K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $36K | $50K | $69K | $93K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $33K | $45K | $62K | $88K | +1.5% |
| Music Producer | $33K | $53K | $90K | $159K | +3.5% |
| Photographer | $28K | $40K | $58K | $86K | +3% |
| Social Media Manager | $39K | $52K | $71K | $95K | +6.5% |
| UX Researcher | $71K | $96K | $125K | $159K | +5.5% |
| Video Producer | $41K | $58K | $82K | $116K | +4.2% |
Cybersecurity salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $166K | $221K | $285K | $368K | +8.5% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $115K | $149K | $184K | $228K | +12.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $69K | $90K | $118K | $149K | +7.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $143K | $179K | $225K | $281K | +8% |
| SOC Analyst | $53K | $72K | $94K | $120K | +8.8% |
| Security Architect | $129K | $161K | $198K | $244K | +9.2% |
| Security Engineer | $106K | $136K | $170K | $212K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $81K | $106K | $136K | $170K | +9.5% |
| VP of Cybersecurity | $179K | $230K | $294K | $377K | +7.5% |
Dental salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $33K | $42K | $52K | $65K | +5.5% |
| Dental Hygienist | $59K | $76K | $93K | $112K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $43K | $57K | $74K | $93K | +4.5% |
| Oral Surgeon | $266K | $380K | $523K | $665K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $190K | $266K | $361K | $475K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $171K | $242K | $333K | $437K | +3% |
Education salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Advisor | $37K | $48K | $63K | $79K | +3% |
| Curriculum Developer | $51K | $66K | $85K | $109K | +3.8% |
| Education Administrator | $66K | $87K | $112K | $143K | +2.5% |
| Instructional Designer | $53K | $70K | $90K | $115K | +4.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $41K | $57K | $75K | $97K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $44K | $57K | $74K | $92K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $44K | $57K | $74K | $92K | +3% |
| School Principal | $75K | $94K | $115K | $140K | +2.2% |
| Special Education Teacher | $44K | $60K | $77K | $99K | +3.5% |
| University Professor | $60K | $83K | $120K | $175K | +2.1% |
Energy salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Analyst | $56K | $77K | $101K | $131K | +6% |
| Energy Engineer | $70K | $95K | $124K | $158K | +6.5% |
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $99K | $133K | $173K | $223K | +2% |
| Solar Installer | $38K | $47K | $61K | $79K | +22% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $43K | $54K | $68K | $88K | +45% |
Engineering salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineer | $81K | $110K | $142K | $178K | +3.8% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $65K | $88K | $115K | $146K | +5.2% |
| Chemical Engineer | $72K | $97K | $126K | $160K | +2.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $61K | $81K | $106K | $135K | +3.4% |
| Controls Engineer | $70K | $94K | $121K | $151K | +4% |
| Electrical Engineer | $70K | $95K | $122K | $153K | +3.1% |
| Environmental Engineer | $61K | $83K | $108K | $137K | +4.2% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $61K | $81K | $106K | $135K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $65K | $86K | $112K | $142K | +3.5% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $63K | $86K | $110K | $140K | +3.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $65K | $88K | $115K | $146K | +3% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $65K | $86K | $112K | $140K | +2.8% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $86K | $113K | $142K | $178K | +2.2% |
| Petroleum Engineer | $99K | $131K | $169K | $216K | +1.5% |
| Process Engineer | $65K | $88K | $115K | $146K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $59K | $79K | $104K | $133K | +3% |
| Structural Engineer | $63K | $83K | $108K | $137K | +3.2% |
Finance salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | $55K | $78K | $105K | $140K | +2.2% |
| Actuary | $95K | $125K | $162K | $205K | +5.5% |
| Bookkeeper | $38K | $48K | $60K | $76K | +1% |
| Budget Analyst | $62K | $82K | $104K | $130K | +2.5% |
| Chief Financial Officer | $175K | $250K | $360K | $520K | +3.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $72K | $98K | $130K | $172K | +4.8% |
| Credit Analyst | $52K | $70K | $92K | $120K | +2.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $58K | $95K | $148K | $230K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $68K | $95K | $130K | $180K | +3.6% |
| Financial Controller | $105K | $140K | $182K | $235K | +3.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $115K | $165K | $240K | $380K | +3.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $58K | $78K | $102K | $132K | +2% |
| Investment Banker | $120K | $180K | $280K | $450K | +3.9% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $48K | $72K | $108K | $162K | +2.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $115K | $162K | $225K | $320K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $110K | $158K | $225K | $350K | +4% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $125K | $172K | $230K | $320K | +6.2% |
| Risk Analyst | $68K | $92K | $122K | $158K | +4.5% |
| Tax Manager | $95K | $128K | $165K | $210K | +3% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $95K | $135K | $185K | $260K | +5.5% |
Gaming salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Game Development | $118K | $155K | $201K | $262K | +7.5% |
| Esports Manager | $41K | $60K | $85K | $124K | +18% |
| Game Designer | $53K | $75K | $103K | $140K | +6.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $75K | $103K | $138K | $182K | +10.5% |
| Game Producer | $66K | $90K | $121K | $161K | +5.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $72K | $97K | $129K | $167K | +12% |
| VP of Gaming | $161K | $216K | $285K | $377K | +7% |
Government salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $39K | $53K | $72K | $94K | +2.8% |
| Government Budget Officer | $57K | $75K | $97K | $124K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $51K | $75K | $106K | $143K | +2% |
| Police Officer | $44K | $60K | $81K | $106K | +2.5% |
| Policy Analyst | $53K | $72K | $94K | $121K | +3.5% |
| Public Health Official | $63K | $85K | $110K | $143K | +4.5% |
| Social Worker | $37K | $51K | $66K | $85K | +3.5% |
| Urban Planner | $55K | $74K | $94K | $120K | +3.8% |
Healthcare salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $285K | $371K | $456K | $551K | +2.1% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $68K | $90K | $119K | $154K | +3.5% |
| Dentist | $141K | $171K | $214K | $276K | +2.5% |
| Genetic Counselor | $68K | $86K | $105K | $128K | +5.8% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $68K | $99K | $133K | $176K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $74K | $93K | $116K | $143K | +4% |
| Medical Coder | $40K | $52K | $67K | $84K | +2.8% |
| Medical Doctor | $185K | $236K | $304K | $399K | +2.8% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $40K | $53K | $68K | $86K | +3.2% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $95K | $115K | $138K | $166K | +5.2% |
| Occupational Therapist | $68K | $86K | $105K | $125K | +3.8% |
| Optometrist | $106K | $131K | $160K | $200K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $36K | $48K | $62K | $78K | +3.2% |
| Pharmacist | $112K | $125K | $141K | $157K | +1.2% |
| Physical Therapist | $71K | $90K | $109K | $133K | +3.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $103K | $124K | $147K | $176K | +4.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $185K | $236K | $295K | $380K | +3.8% |
| Radiologist | $276K | $361K | $447K | $532K | +2.2% |
| Registered Dietitian | $49K | $65K | $82K | $103K | +3.5% |
| Registered Nurse | $62K | $78K | $99K | $124K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $55K | $68K | $86K | $106K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $65K | $81K | $100K | $122K | +4.2% |
| Surgeon | $266K | $361K | $475K | $618K | +2.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $43K | $55K | $68K | $86K | +3.5% |
Hospitality salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chef | $46K | $60K | $81K | $113K | +3.8% |
| Hotel Manager | $46K | $63K | $86K | $119K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $37K | $49K | $65K | $86K | +3.5% |
| Sommelier | $37K | $51K | $72K | $101K | +3.2% |
| Travel Agent | $31K | $40K | $55K | $75K | +3% |
Insurance salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claims Adjuster | $45K | $62K | $82K | $105K | +2% |
| Director of Insurance | $118K | $155K | $200K | $255K | +3.5% |
| Insurance Agent | $38K | $58K | $88K | $130K | +2.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $58K | $78K | $105K | $138K | +1.5% |
| Risk Manager | $82K | $110K | $145K | $188K | +4.5% |
| VP of Insurance Operations | $158K | $205K | $265K | $340K | +3.2% |
Legal salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | $72K | $118K | $191K | $322K | +3.5% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $92K | $133K | $182K | $244K | +5% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $106K | $161K | $258K | $414K | +3.8% |
| Judge | $87K | $124K | $167K | $221K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $87K | $120K | $156K | $202K | +6.5% |
| Paralegal | $39K | $52K | $68K | $87K | +3.8% |
| Patent Attorney | $124K | $170K | $228K | $313K | +4.2% |
Marketing salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Marketing | $112K | $147K | $190K | $245K | +5.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $55K | $74K | $100K | $131K | +5.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $68K | $93K | $125K | $162K | +8.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $49K | $67K | $90K | $119K | +6% |
| Paid Media Manager | $59K | $81K | $109K | $141K | +6.5% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $84K | $112K | $147K | $188K | +7.5% |
| SVP of Marketing | $204K | $266K | $347K | $442K | +4.8% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $141K | $182K | $236K | $299K | +5.2% |
| VP of Marketing | $166K | $217K | $280K | $361K | +5% |
Media salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcast Journalist | $33K | $47K | $71K | $110K | +-1% |
| Director of Content | $84K | $114K | $151K | $196K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $36K | $56K | $90K | $151K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $39K | $53K | $76K | $105K | +0.5% |
| News Anchor | $33K | $50K | $84K | $159K | +-1.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $36K | $53K | $76K | $108K | +15% |
| Reporter | $30K | $41K | $58K | $84K | +-2% |
| VP of Media | $127K | $168K | $219K | $288K | +3.5% |
Mental Health salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $40K | $55K | $74K | $97K | +8.5% |
| Director of Mental Health Services | $84K | $112K | $147K | $190K | +5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $49K | $65K | $84K | $109K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $46K | $59K | $78K | $103K | +5.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $40K | $53K | $70K | $93K | +5.2% |
| Neuropsychologist | $84K | $112K | $150K | $200K | +4.5% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $36K | $48K | $62K | $81K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Manager | $36K | $48K | $61K | $78K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $36K | $48K | $62K | $80K | +3.8% |
| Fundraising Manager | $49K | $67K | $90K | $124K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $46K | $59K | $76K | $97K | +3.5% |
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $59K | $81K | $112K | $157K | +3.2% |
Real Estate salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $59K | $84K | $114K | $154K | +4% |
| Property Manager | $46K | $62K | $84K | $112K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $36K | $59K | $100K | $171K | +3.5% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $49K | $68K | $93K | $125K | +2.8% |
| Real Estate Broker | $52K | $90K | $154K | $261K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development Manager | $63K | $90K | $123K | $169K | +4.5% |
| E-Commerce Manager | $55K | $75K | $101K | $134K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $46K | $63K | $86K | $114K | +2.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $37K | $51K | $69K | $92K | +2% |
| Sales Representative | $37K | $55K | $81K | $121K | +3.5% |
Science salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemist | $56K | $79K | $110K | $146K | +4.2% |
| Biologist | $50K | $70K | $95K | $126K | +3.5% |
| Chemist | $52K | $72K | $97K | $128K | +3.2% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $43K | $56K | $72K | $92K | +5.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $50K | $68K | $90K | $119K | +4.8% |
| Epidemiologist | $61K | $81K | $106K | $137K | +4.5% |
| Geologist | $56K | $79K | $106K | $140K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $59K | $79K | $104K | $133K | +3.8% |
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $95K | $128K | $164K | $205K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $70K | $101K | $137K | $180K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $65K | $88K | $119K | $158K | +4.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Trainer | $40K | $52K | $68K | $87K | +8% |
| Fitness Director | $49K | $67K | $90K | $122K | +6.5% |
| Personal Trainer | $30K | $43K | $62K | $90K | +10% |
| Sports Agent | $43K | $74K | $138K | $285K | +5.5% |
| Sports Coach | $33K | $48K | $68K | $103K | +5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $46K | $62K | $84K | $112K | +7% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $36K | $52K | $74K | $109K | +7.5% |
| VP of Sports Operations | $138K | $185K | $252K | $347K | +4.5% |
Supply Chain salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $204K | $271K | $352K | $451K | +4% |
| Demand Planner | $59K | $78K | $103K | $131K | +5.2% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $112K | $147K | $190K | $242K | +4.5% |
| Freight Broker | $40K | $59K | $84K | $119K | +5.5% |
| Procurement Manager | $74K | $100K | $131K | $166K | +4.2% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $55K | $74K | $97K | $125K | +5.8% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $157K | $204K | $264K | $337K | +4.2% |
| Warehouse Manager | $52K | $68K | $90K | $116K | +3.8% |
Technology salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Engineer | $120K | $161K | $207K | $267K | +12% |
| Backend Developer | $83K | $115K | $147K | $184K | +4.3% |
| Blockchain Developer | $101K | $138K | $179K | $230K | +7.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $219K | $287K | $375K | $486K | +9.5% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $235K | $308K | $400K | $515K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $225K | $296K | $385K | $495K | +5.5% |
| Cloud Architect | $120K | $156K | $198K | $244K | +6.8% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $110K | $149K | $191K | $244K | +9.5% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $78K | $106K | $136K | $170K | +7.3% |
| Data Analyst | $55K | $75K | $99K | $129K | +4% |
| Data Engineer | $90K | $121K | $155K | $193K | +6.5% |
| Data Scientist | $92K | $127K | $161K | $202K | +5.1% |
| Database Administrator | $72K | $97K | $124K | $156K | +2.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $97K | $129K | $164K | $198K | +6.2% |
| Director of Data | $136K | $177K | $228K | $293K | +8.5% |
| Director of Engineering | $155K | $198K | $250K | $317K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $149K | $191K | $244K | $311K | +5.5% |
| ERP Consultant | $78K | $106K | $138K | $175K | +3.8% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $78K | $103K | $131K | $164K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $75K | $103K | $133K | $170K | +4.5% |
| Full Stack Developer | $81K | $110K | $143K | $179K | +4.6% |
| Game Developer | $66K | $90K | $121K | $158K | +4.8% |
| IT Manager | $92K | $124K | $158K | $198K | +3.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $39K | $53K | $70K | $90K | +2% |
| Information Security Manager | $106K | $140K | $179K | $225K | +7.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $115K | $155K | $198K | $253K | +8.4% |
| Mobile Developer | $83K | $115K | $149K | $189K | +5.2% |
| NLP Engineer | $115K | $155K | $198K | $250K | +10.2% |
| Network Engineer | $69K | $92K | $120K | $152K | +3% |
| Penetration Tester | $81K | $109K | $140K | $179K | +8.2% |
| Product Manager | $101K | $136K | $175K | $221K | +3.8% |
| QA Engineer | $64K | $87K | $115K | $145K | +3% |
| SVP of Engineering | $258K | $336K | $431K | $547K | +5.8% |
| Salesforce Developer | $83K | $110K | $143K | $179K | +5.5% |
| Scrum Master | $81K | $106K | $133K | $166K | +3.2% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $106K | $140K | $177K | $219K | +7% |
| Software Engineer | $87K | $120K | $152K | $193K | +4.2% |
| Solutions Architect | $110K | $145K | $184K | $230K | +5.8% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $184K | $237K | $302K | $385K | +6.2% |
| Systems Administrator | $57K | $79K | $103K | $131K | +2.2% |
| Technical Writer | $53K | $73K | $94K | $120K | +2.5% |
| UX Designer | $66K | $91K | $120K | $152K | +3.1% |
| VP of Data | $179K | $235K | $305K | $394K | +8% |
| VP of Engineering | $212K | $274K | $350K | $446K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $193K | $250K | $322K | $412K | +5.2% |
Transportation salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $97K | $147K | $216K | $304K | +5.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $53K | $72K | $94K | $121K | +4% |
| Logistics Manager | $66K | $90K | $120K | $155K | +4.5% |
| Transportation Planner | $57K | $75K | $99K | $129K | +4.2% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $39K | $48K | $63K | $81K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in Des Moines
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | $43K | $59K | $81K | $109K | +4.5% |
| Veterinarian | $84K | $114K | $157K | $209K | +5% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $46K | $62K | $81K | $103K | +5% |
| Veterinary Surgeon | $133K | $181K | $242K | $323K | +5.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $30K | $40K | $51K | $65K | +6.5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $71K | $97K | $131K | $173K | +4% |
Working in Des Moines, Iowa: Salary Guide (2026)
Des Moines is home to the Des Moines–IA metropolitan area with a population of 214,133. The city has a cost of living index of 88 (US average = 100), meaning salaries go approximately 12% further here than in an average US city.
Iowa has a 4.82% state income tax rate. When comparing offers with cities in no-income-tax states like Texas, Washington, or Florida, factor in this difference.
Top-paying industries in Des Moines
Des Moines's economy spans multiple high-wage sectors. The city's diverse employer base creates strong demand across technology, healthcare, finance, and professional services.