The median annual wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $45,210 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,240.
Pay spans roughly $33,390 at the 10th percentile to $55,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.74 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as helpers--production workers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $45,210 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.74 |
| 10th percentile | $33,390 |
| 90th percentile | $55,820 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.