The median annual wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $40,240 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,270.
Pay spans roughly $32,060 at the 10th percentile to $55,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.35 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $40,240 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,270 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.35 |
| 10th percentile | $32,060 |
| 90th percentile | $55,900 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.