Software developers in Des Moines, IA earn a median salary of $126,460, which is 7% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Des Moines, IA

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Actuaries	$130,540	$99,680	$154,270	400
Software Developers	$126,460	$101,550	$140,390	4,240
Information Security Analysts	$123,740	$97,890	$136,520	720
Database Architects	$120,030	$98,330	$143,160	140
Database Administrators	$109,750	$76,500	$140,510	130
Computer Occupations, All Other	$109,490	$78,570	$134,850	1,770
Computer Network Architects	$108,280	$80,700	$131,440	640
Electrical Engineers	$107,040	$90,990	$129,600	280
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$105,160	$83,330	$129,010	110
Data Scientists	$103,030	$80,360	$133,460	1,240
Computer Systems Analysts	$102,070	$81,530	$120,030	2,680
Engineers, All Other	$100,880	$82,650	$128,960	260
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$99,480	$79,060	$121,490	70
Industrial Engineers	$98,270	$80,100	$110,510	520
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$98,190	$78,560	$106,790	440
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$97,460	$63,170	$125,900	310
Civil Engineers	$97,330	$78,320	$122,740	830
Environmental Engineers	$94,800	$72,980	$111,590	80
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$89,800	$74,080	$109,990	1,000
Mechanical Engineers	$85,490	$79,130	$105,930	390
Operations Research Analysts	$83,410	$61,590	$140,960	190
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$81,330	$60,480	$91,160	120
Computer Programmers	$79,200	$69,050	$100,510	320
Surveyors	$78,860	$71,750	$98,280	150
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$78,700	$62,750	$82,530	90
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$78,150	$50,840	$86,470	60
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$76,440	$59,140	$85,510	230
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$75,680	$57,520	$91,340	210
Mechanical Drafters	$75,510	$57,490	$99,940	160
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$74,470	$62,180	$77,910	40
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$72,470	$50,580	$85,800	380
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$64,240	$60,110	$79,650	360
Drafters, All Other	$62,840	$58,180	$63,820	70
Computer Network Support Specialists	$62,050	$51,110	$79,880	640
Web Developers	$61,960	$57,770	$90,300	150
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$60,040	$50,940	$64,670	120
Computer User Support Specialists	$59,450	$47,950	$72,380	2,110
Statisticians	$58,840	$50,850	$87,080	--
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$51,200	$45,450	$75,960	70

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Des Moines, IA?

The highest paying tech jobs in Des Moines, IA are Actuaries ($130,540 median), Software Developers ($126,460 median), Information Security Analysts ($123,740 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Des Moines, IA?

Software developers in Des Moines, IA earn a median salary of $126,460, with salaries ranging from $101,550 at the 25th percentile to $140,390 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 4,240 software developers are employed in the area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.