The median annual wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $49,710 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,300.
Pay spans roughly $36,090 at the 10th percentile to $83,080 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.90 per hour. An estimated 2,030 people work as automotive service technicians and mechanics in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $49,710 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.90 |
| 10th percentile | $36,090 |
| 90th percentile | $83,080 |
| Employment | 2,030 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.