Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Careers in Des Moines, IA: pay and employment for 382 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 19780), which includes Des Moines, West Des Moines and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Des Moines city limits.
Quick answer
In the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area (CBSA 19780), BLS OEWS counted 404,130 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $51,820 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($290,870), IT Manager ($164,840), Financial Manager ($154,140). The largest occupations are Customer Service Representative (12,070), Sales Associate (11,000), Fast Food and Counter Workers (10,060).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area at 91.7 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 8% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- CEO$290,870 median · 1,230 employed
- IT Manager$164,840 median · 2,050 employed
- Financial Manager$154,140 median · 3,800 employed
- Pharmacist$141,110 median · 850 employed
- Managers, All Other$139,110 median · 1,420 employed
- HR Manager$138,140 median · 520 employed
- Sales Manager$136,570 median · 1,200 employed
- Marketing Manager$135,140 median · 950 employed
- Lawyer$134,560 median · 1,760 employed
- Nurse Practitioner$132,230 median · 820 employed
Largest occupations
- Customer Service Representative12,070 employed · $48,880 median
- Sales Associate11,000 employed · $33,430 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers10,060 employed · $29,140 median
- Cashier8,720 employed · $29,640 median
- Operations Manager8,370 employed · $98,780 median
- Registered Nurse8,130 employed · $78,630 median
- Truck Driver7,840 employed · $60,720 median
- Stocker7,430 employed · $36,800 median
- Material Handler7,000 employed · $46,370 median
- Server6,250 employed · $20,410 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$98,590 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$82,090 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$81,810 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,230 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Plumber$75,040 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Claims Adjuster$73,710 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Office Manager$71,690 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,150 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$67,040 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$66,920 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Des Moines, IA
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All 382 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $48,880U.S. $44,770 | $51,200 | 12,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $33,430U.S. $35,410 | $35,600 | 11,000 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $29,140U.S. $31,200 | $29,940 | 10,060 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $29,640U.S. $32,880 | $31,500 | 8,720 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $98,780U.S. $105,770 | $117,430 | 8,370 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $78,630U.S. $97,550 | $81,710 | 8,130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $60,720U.S. $58,640 | $63,480 | 7,840 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $36,800U.S. $37,330 | $39,220 | 7,430 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $46,370U.S. $40,240 | $45,160 | 7,000 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $20,410U.S. $35,230 | $27,240 | 6,250 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $36,350U.S. $35,800 | $36,820 | 6,210 | n/a | n/a |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $46,540U.S. $45,010 | $46,890 | 6,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $35,000U.S. $36,840 | $36,270 | 5,720 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $34,620U.S. $36,780 | $33,080 | 5,140 | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $86,540U.S. $83,050 | $95,330 | 5,130 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $67,040U.S. $72,080 | $77,940 | 4,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $79,290U.S. $83,680 | $87,250 | 4,850 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $43,940U.S. $42,260 | $42,640 | 4,660 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $126,460U.S. $135,980 | $122,980 | 4,240 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $154,140U.S. $166,570 | $166,200 | 3,800 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $50,780U.S. $49,590 | $54,500 | 3,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $50,610U.S. $50,670 | $52,660 | 3,670 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $61,650U.S. $63,970 | $59,400 | 3,640 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $49,980U.S. $47,120 | $54,000 | 3,510 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $43,200U.S. $44,860 | $45,780 | 3,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $76,580U.S. $78,760 | $81,870 | 3,440 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $36,070U.S. $37,390 | $36,980 | 3,320 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $47,500U.S. $47,540 | $48,700 | 3,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $71,690U.S. $69,500 | $72,940 | 3,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $61,140U.S. $62,280 | $77,590 | 2,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $47,880U.S. $44,650 | $47,530 | 2,880 | n/a | n/a |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $62,840U.S. $63,190 | $65,060 | 2,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $82,090U.S. $79,920 | $84,440 | 2,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $42,650U.S. $44,080 | $44,120 | 2,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $102,070U.S. $105,850 | $102,650 | 2,680 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $62,480U.S. $72,040 | $64,410 | 2,660 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $47,800U.S. $48,520 | $52,730 | 2,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $101,150U.S. $102,320 | $110,440 | 2,640 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $71,600U.S. $75,940 | $78,330 | 2,450 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $65,510U.S. $69,990 | $73,280 | 2,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $37,550U.S. $38,020 | $44,300 | 2,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $42,160U.S. $45,930 | $43,150 | 2,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $45,180U.S. $39,150 | $43,500 | 2,230 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $22,340U.S. $34,340 | $27,620 | 2,200 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $75,040U.S. $63,800 | $73,230 | 2,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $90,730U.S. $101,860 | $93,960 | 2,110 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $59,450U.S. $61,860 | $60,400 | 2,110 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $73,710U.S. $78,000 | $74,120 | 2,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $164,840U.S. $175,140 | $166,630 | 2,050 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,360U.S. $30,890 | $29,290 | 1,980 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $34,360U.S. $35,510 | $33,950 | 1,900 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $60,470U.S. $50,620 | $58,950 | 1,870 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $61,360U.S. $60,580 | $61,450 | 1,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $33,850U.S. $38,140 | $35,710 | 1,800 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $37,750U.S. $41,670 | $40,370 | 1,780 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $46,920U.S. $45,690 | $46,440 | 1,780 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $109,490U.S. $116,580 | $109,350 | 1,770 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $134,560U.S. $159,670 | $159,230 | 1,760 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $64,990U.S. $76,590 | $67,700 | 1,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $29,760U.S. $34,980 | $31,630 | 1,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $27,860U.S. $32,150 | $28,370 | 1,700 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $61,340U.S. $62,890 | $65,310 | 1,690 | n/a | n/a |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $36,320U.S. $37,450 | $36,120 | 1,670 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $74,610U.S. $69,280 | $81,780 | 1,580 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $84,590U.S. $80,730 | $88,380 | 1,560 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $139,110U.S. $141,900 | $152,370 | 1,420 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $47,300U.S. $45,260 | $47,730 | 1,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $79,230U.S. $79,860 | $81,280 | 1,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $49,080U.S. $46,420 | $49,520 | 1,400 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $45,760U.S. $45,930 | $47,270 | 1,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $46,770U.S. $49,230 | $50,040 | 1,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $66,710U.S. $45,670 | $60,430 | 1,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,550U.S. $123,860 | $120,720 | 1,330 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $71,150U.S. $74,450 | $74,110 | 1,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $37,910U.S. $38,010 | $37,940 | 1,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $62,610U.S. $59,850 | $66,340 | 1,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $103,030U.S. $120,230 | $104,930 | 1,240 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $81,810U.S. $76,210 | $83,530 | 1,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $290,870U.S. $213,990 | $276,500 | 1,230 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $50,850U.S. $48,570 | $52,360 | 1,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $136,570U.S. $148,270 | $151,890 | 1,200 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $60,080U.S. $62,890 | $62,280 | 1,190 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $59,980U.S. $53,750 | $58,610 | 1,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,490U.S. $102,740 | $106,230 | 1,160 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $46,620U.S. $45,750 | $45,530 | 1,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,980U.S. $64,370 | $58,380 | 1,150 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $45,450U.S. $43,030 | $44,080 | 1,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $33,790U.S. $35,360 | $32,910 | 1,060 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $70,660U.S. $74,750 | $76,050 | 1,050 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $61,630U.S. $61,770 | $62,620 | 1,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $63,670U.S. $64,400 | $65,900 | 1,040 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $103,920U.S. $114,990 | $120,070 | 1,020 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $73,710U.S. $77,710 | $78,100 | 1,010 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $126,830U.S. $104,920 | $127,950 | 1,010 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $47,990U.S. $48,500 | $49,820 | 1,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $89,800U.S. $99,130 | $94,730 | 1,000 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $46,330U.S. $38,770 | $45,410 | 1,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $36,770U.S. $35,830 | $36,490 | 990 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $135,140U.S. $166,790 | $147,400 | 950 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $65,670U.S. $78,660 | $91,320 | 940 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $34,880U.S. $46,800 | $40,960 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $30,450U.S. $34,810 | $30,510 | 930 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $61,320U.S. $59,350 | $65,150 | 920 | n/a | n/a |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $30,950U.S. $35,360 | $34,550 | 920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $38,700U.S. $47,160 | $42,160 | 920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $98,590U.S. $87,520 | $108,110 | 920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $62,640U.S. $61,010 | $66,600 | 900 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $48,850U.S. $38,630 | $49,930 | 880 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $35,640U.S. $35,790 | $39,680 | 870 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $46,710U.S. $47,320 | $51,920 | 860 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,210U.S. $47,920 | $48,600 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $117,980U.S. $105,870 | $118,360 | 850 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $141,110U.S. $140,910 | $140,670 | 850 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $28,270U.S. $31,200 | $30,890 | 850 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $51,100U.S. $43,220 | $49,050 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $60,530U.S. $58,470 | $60,990 | 840 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $97,330U.S. $100,840 | $102,460 | 830 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $132,230U.S. $132,300 | $138,820 | 820 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $56,280U.S. $59,550 | $59,060 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,230U.S. $81,370 | $91,160 | 790 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $27,730U.S. $33,980 | $26,510 | 790 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $52,970U.S. $50,020 | $56,370 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $76,600U.S. $77,440 | $78,310 | 770 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $33,120U.S. $35,320 | $34,780 | 770 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $36,770U.S. $40,140 | $38,760 | 770 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $65,810U.S. $65,510 | $69,410 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $93,660U.S. $98,100 | $88,400 | 750 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $63,590U.S. $64,520 | $65,910 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $56,520U.S. $62,960 | $57,110 | 740 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $97,790U.S. $102,760 | $94,850 | 740 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $60,600U.S. $69,990 | $73,660 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $56,910U.S. $59,280 | $65,030 | 730 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $123,740U.S. $129,180 | $123,410 | 720 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $60,320U.S. $59,650 | $61,970 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $49,060U.S. $49,230 | $50,660 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $50,240U.S. $62,930 | $59,010 | 700 | n/a | n/a |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $37,680U.S. $37,160 | $38,760 | 700 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $34,180U.S. $35,070 | $33,390 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $64,250U.S. $60,550 | $64,110 | 690 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $80,340U.S. $81,100 | $86,020 | 680 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $37,540U.S. $36,280 | $38,970 | 680 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $73,840U.S. $80,390 | $76,890 | 660 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $46,200U.S. $46,850 | $44,950 | 660 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $50,020U.S. $48,070 | $52,570 | 660 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $101,190U.S. $76,690 | $101,800 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $57,580U.S. $64,330 | $61,500 | 650 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,270U.S. $105,070 | $127,440 | 640 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $62,050U.S. $76,220 | $67,540 | 640 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $108,280U.S. $134,050 | $114,680 | 640 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $126,190U.S. $114,130 | $129,230 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $36,150U.S. $36,560 | $37,490 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $57,410U.S. $49,400 | $55,610 | 620 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $63,230U.S. $58,940 | $62,810 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $103,860U.S. $106,660 | $102,920 | 590 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $43,320U.S. $39,390 | $44,140 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,310U.S. $74,260 | $63,000 | 580 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $38,920U.S. $41,300 | $43,450 | 580 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $67,640U.S. $80,110 | $71,620 | 560 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $60,900U.S. $50,260 | $62,190 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $40,660U.S. $40,110 | $44,050 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $78,500U.S. $78,740 | $79,690 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $47,600U.S. $49,100 | $49,700 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $34,680U.S. $37,290 | $34,340 | 540 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $59,700U.S. $57,020 | $60,370 | 530 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $138,140U.S. $149,280 | $153,060 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,860U.S. $82,320 | $80,430 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $98,270U.S. $102,440 | $100,390 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $43,450U.S. $45,780 | $44,040 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $107,550U.S. $126,060 | $120,550 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $44,730U.S. $50,340 | $50,620 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $66,920U.S. $63,890 | $68,310 | 510 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $34,380U.S. $34,890 | $34,180 | 510 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $49,960U.S. $50,290 | $56,200 | 500 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $47,010U.S. $42,290 | $46,410 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $48,700U.S. $47,180 | $50,350 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,780U.S. $65,120 | $62,300 | 490 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,270U.S. $51,140 | $56,790 | 490 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,880U.S. $107,230 | $112,490 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,990U.S. $78,210 | $80,000 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,450U.S. $94,160 | $97,950 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $309,880U.S. $265,930 | $283,770 | 460 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,210U.S. $62,470 | $56,320 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,580U.S. $41,340 | $46,590 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,650U.S. $54,210 | $63,540 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,210U.S. $54,890 | $63,100 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,190U.S. $104,300 | $95,710 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,990U.S. $49,690 | $55,030 | 440 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Soil and Plant ScientistsSOC 19-1013 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,290U.S. $78,850 | $123,060 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,810U.S. $45,920 | $42,600 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,870U.S. $50,690 | $55,470 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,860U.S. $69,390 | $70,610 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $52,830 | not published | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,540U.S. $130,000 | $125,300 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,360U.S. $67,880 | $62,670 | 400 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,180U.S. $35,450 | $34,390 | 400 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,430U.S. $55,570 | $52,040 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,720U.S. $39,280 | $38,270 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,490U.S. $104,110 | $96,830 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,310U.S. $90,150 | $94,460 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,040U.S. $48,560 | $46,400 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,910U.S. $74,690 | $72,010 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,470U.S. $64,950 | $70,510 | 380 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,080U.S. $97,870 | $88,630 | 380 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,820U.S. $48,250 | $51,790 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,080U.S. $35,150 | $30,870 | 380 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,180U.S. $104,590 | $105,840 | 370 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,410U.S. $61,160 | $61,350 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,480U.S. $33,580 | $26,100 | 370 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $148,330U.S. $171,270 | $154,700 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,240U.S. $66,150 | $69,730 | 360 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $209,300U.S. $170,950 | $204,670 | 360 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,290U.S. $44,350 | $44,970 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,110U.S. $117,330 | $120,690 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,510U.S. $64,820 | $68,670 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,240U.S. $52,260 | $49,440 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,000U.S. $61,800 | $67,550 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,660U.S. $45,850 | $46,980 | 350 | n/a | n/a |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,060U.S. $72,550 | $68,630 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,830U.S. $135,880 | $137,940 | 340 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,770U.S. $100,330 | $87,030 | 340 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,120U.S. $37,680 | $33,910 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,220U.S. $107,310 | $117,360 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $117,790U.S. $106,040 | $113,620 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,450U.S. $60,020 | $66,700 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,200U.S. $100,390 | $85,640 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,560U.S. $38,150 | $38,470 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,870U.S. $32,910 | $27,140 | 320 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,460U.S. $99,280 | $107,390 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,840U.S. $44,580 | $47,450 | 310 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,730U.S. $47,030 | $54,450 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,750U.S. $36,910 | $32,780 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,800U.S. $50,610 | $51,340 | 310 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,170U.S. $48,990 | $54,860 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Tire BuildersSOC 51-9197 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,060U.S. $57,390 | $57,260 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,210U.S. $59,300 | $54,570 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,750U.S. $45,130 | $41,000 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,490U.S. $45,230 | $40,960 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,730U.S. $45,330 | $74,530 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,600U.S. $58,260 | $63,410 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,750U.S. $60,280 | $57,400 | 290 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,930U.S. $59,050 | $50,800 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,040U.S. $120,630 | $113,210 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,960U.S. $68,270 | $70,210 | 280 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,470U.S. $44,470 | $48,100 | 280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,690U.S. $58,430 | $61,940 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,510U.S. $55,440 | $54,200 | 280 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,270U.S. $60,070 | $66,960 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,520U.S. $146,910 | $136,690 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,560U.S. $50,890 | $42,670 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,760U.S. $35,880 | $36,670 | 270 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,300U.S. $48,700 | $55,450 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,540U.S. $61,660 | $64,150 | 270 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,880U.S. $122,930 | $107,420 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,420U.S. $63,820 | $70,410 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,720U.S. $77,920 | $67,280 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,060U.S. $47,670 | $46,780 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,980U.S. $47,920 | $51,690 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $265,200U.S. $244,180 | $310,640 | 250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,160U.S. $48,280 | $43,610 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,220U.S. $82,220 | $84,630 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,810U.S. $79,200 | $77,580 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,080U.S. $47,260 | $46,550 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3041 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,750U.S. $56,550 | $66,110 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,480U.S. $37,710 | $41,730 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,440U.S. $78,190 | $77,310 | 230 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,250U.S. $64,650 | $62,650 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,420U.S. $39,630 | $43,220 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,960U.S. $95,420 | $102,160 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,750U.S. $64,070 | $74,000 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,370U.S. $66,270 | $75,690 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,780U.S. $47,380 | $46,700 | 220 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,560U.S. $93,790 | $87,020 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,920U.S. $48,590 | $42,390 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,560U.S. $54,920 | $66,960 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,680U.S. $104,000 | $78,730 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,370U.S. $62,680 | $59,300 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,370U.S. $90,360 | $71,680 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,820U.S. $76,400 | $65,890 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,900U.S. $130,100 | $130,570 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,290U.S. $58,750 | $56,640 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,450U.S. $90,390 | $75,770 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,650U.S. $82,280 | $74,040 | 200 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,200U.S. $45,250 | $45,590 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,410U.S. $49,120 | $62,440 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,230U.S. $95,320 | $95,160 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,510U.S. $46,330 | $48,480 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,050U.S. $39,070 | $48,440 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,800U.S. $79,520 | $80,180 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,370U.S. $67,960 | $100,310 | 190 | n/a | n/a |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,410U.S. $88,940 | $94,070 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,840U.S. $67,190 | $71,830 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| AnesthesiologistSOC 29-1211 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $391,490 | $239,200 or more | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,980U.S. $60,600 | $59,240 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,270U.S. $39,200 | $39,360 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,920U.S. $91,640 | $92,720 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,110U.S. $62,520 | $55,440 | 180 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,590U.S. $57,080 | $61,060 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,750U.S. $38,300 | $42,550 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,470U.S. $72,110 | $55,150 | 170 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,080U.S. $44,660 | $46,490 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,080U.S. $96,590 | $89,090 | 170 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,570U.S. $45,570 | $46,890 | 170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,360U.S. $68,380 | $64,430 | 170 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,380U.S. $53,040 | $66,670 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,190U.S. $83,510 | $90,650 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,510U.S. $71,550 | $75,100 | 160 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Food Scientists and TechnologistsSOC 19-1012 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,580U.S. $88,720 | $80,250 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,210U.S. $93,530 | $99,800 | 160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,080U.S. $50,960 | $44,780 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,310U.S. $42,240 | $41,680 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,450U.S. $124,900 | $95,180 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,710U.S. $62,130 | $60,420 | 160 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,360U.S. $35,660 | $37,870 | 160 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,960U.S. $92,650 | $73,400 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,860U.S. $75,440 | $90,670 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,560U.S. $91,240 | $96,700 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,080U.S. $66,140 | $57,250 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,090U.S. $58,450 | $66,670 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,520U.S. $50,580 | $53,550 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,750U.S. $49,880 | $63,510 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,330U.S. $47,810 | $50,320 | 150 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,040U.S. $46,680 | $50,300 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,920U.S. $46,570 | $53,570 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,910U.S. $148,080 | $132,490 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,160U.S. $52,230 | $51,770 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $120,030U.S. $139,500 | $120,240 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,200U.S. $103,410 | $100,590 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Food Science TechniciansSOC 19-4013 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,820U.S. $52,130 | $49,130 | 140 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,010U.S. $46,170 | $46,500 | 140 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,390U.S. $49,500 | $51,190 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,740U.S. $69,250 | $63,100 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,750U.S. $104,620 | $113,060 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,420U.S. $98,920 | $95,530 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,950U.S. $55,090 | $54,080 | 130 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,960U.S. $62,280 | $47,540 | 130 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,000U.S. $114,850 | $97,060 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,670U.S. $39,320 | $38,030 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,180U.S. $74,090 | $69,620 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,100U.S. $79,870 | $63,090 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,960U.S. $39,680 | $43,480 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,470U.S. $51,610 | $51,250 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,490U.S. $123,220 | $135,630 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,330U.S. $130,220 | $81,700 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,040U.S. $54,240 | $62,280 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,180U.S. $80,250 | $74,480 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,980U.S. $66,270 | $61,990 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,230U.S. $62,200 | $62,070 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,400U.S. $60,170 | $55,750 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,190U.S. $256,560 | $165,690 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,310U.S. $48,430 | $49,560 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,700U.S. $55,940 | $56,090 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Mechanical Door RepairersSOC 49-9011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,260U.S. $55,720 | $63,060 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,890U.S. $46,550 | $47,390 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,230U.S. $58,040 | $59,560 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,160U.S. $48,540 | $55,050 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,160U.S. $74,510 | $108,940 | 110 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Religious Workers, All OtherSOC 21-2099 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,680U.S. $45,280 | $46,140 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +1.5% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,780U.S. $136,570 | $131,630 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,850U.S. $74,310 | $75,620 | 110 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,090U.S. $65,790 | $51,760 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,020U.S. $47,700 | $45,210 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,590U.S. $66,770 | $57,350 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsSOC 39-3093 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $23,830U.S. $36,300 | $25,710 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| MorticianSOC 39-4031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,100U.S. $55,010 | $69,260 | 110 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $22,490U.S. $38,120 | $27,590 | 110 | n/a | n/a |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,550U.S. $40,960 | $42,500 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Agricultural Equipment OperatorsSOC 45-2091 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,220U.S. $41,730 | $48,330 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +8.6% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $120,640U.S. $133,000 | $129,860 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,810U.S. $95,200 | $117,110 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,540U.S. $73,010 | $76,080 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,320U.S. $95,990 | $75,120 | 100 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,730U.S. $99,080 | $82,230 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,090U.S. $75,350 | $53,580 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,030U.S. $58,100 | $55,780 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,120U.S. $35,240 | $30,090 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationSOC 37-3012 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,900U.S. $46,340 | $46,670 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Word Processors and TypistsSOC 43-9022 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,100U.S. $49,280 | $45,730 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -34.4% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,270U.S. $47,880 | $49,180 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,950U.S. $65,700 | $67,320 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,470U.S. $51,330 | $55,670 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,370U.S. $42,290 | $43,680 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Gas Plant OperatorsSOC 51-8092 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,260U.S. $87,820 | $90,090 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Des Moines, IA
- BLS source geography
- Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 19780
- States
- Iowa
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Des Moines, IA?
In the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area (CBSA 19780), BLS OEWS counted 404,130 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $51,820 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($290,870), IT Manager ($164,840), Financial Manager ($154,140).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 19780), which includes Des Moines, West Des Moines and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Des Moines city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 19780). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs des moines, ia”, “high paying jobs des moines”, “high paying jobs in des moines iowa” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).