Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians salary in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
SOC 17-3024 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$78,150
per year in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Middle half
$50,840–$86,470
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
60
in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Concentration
1.54×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
$78,150
published median
United States
$73,900
5.8% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
19th
70 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Iowa ($73,010). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $78,150 median has purchasing power comparable to about $85,223 nationally. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA's BEA regional price parity is 91.7 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
$40,220$96,260
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Associate's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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