in Des Moines, IA
Average salary $64,137 · from 27 active job market data points · Updated Apr 14, 2026
Purchasing Power
114
14% more purchasing power than the US average
Market Demand
-5%
5% fewer open roles than the national average
Career Growth
+79%
79% salary range from median to senior level
Talent Scarcity
10.0/10
10.0/10 scarcity leverage — high talent-to-demand ratio
Career intelligence for in Des Moines, IA. Data sourced from live job postings,
Bureau of Labor Statistics regional data, and Jobs Jobs Jobs market analysis.
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