SOC 45-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers — Des Moines
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Median pay for this occupation in Des Moines, IA is $50,560 a year, trailing the national median of $59,320 by 14.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Des Moines, IA is $50,560 a year, trailing the national median of $59,320 by 14.8%. Half of workers earn between $37,620 and $66,150. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,370 and the ninetieth at $80,490.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 329th of 508 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,370 | −38.7% |
| 25th | $37,620 | −36.6% |
| Median (50th) | $50,560 | −14.8% |
| 75th | $66,150 | +11.5% |
| 90th | $80,490 | +35.7% |
| Mean | $61,540 | +3.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Des Moines run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $50,560 goes as far as $57,585 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,585US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,560 a year, 14.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,370 to $80,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in Des Moines, IA?
The median annual wage is $50,560, or $24.31 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,320, so pay in Des Moines, IA is 14.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Des Moines, IA earns more than $80,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,370 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Des Moines, IA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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