The median annual wage for Machinists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $56,070 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,410.
Pay spans roughly $40,570 at the 10th percentile to $74,380 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.96 per hour. An estimated 240 people work as machinists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $56,070 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,410 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.96 |
| 10th percentile | $40,570 |
| 90th percentile | $74,380 |
| Employment | 240 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.