Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers, Des Moines
$50,850
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA. Middle half of wages roughly $41,600 to $59,500.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +4.7%
- US median
- $48,570
- Metro RPP
- 91.7
- Middle half
- $41,600 to $59,500
- OEWS employment
- 1,220
- SOC
- 51-9061
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Des Moines pay a median $50,850 (May 2025), 4.7% above the US median of $48,570. At local prices (RPP 91.7), that median buys about what $55,453 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$50,850 in Des Moines buys about what $55,453 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 91.7, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 84.7 vs all-items 91.7 (US = 100, 2024).
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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $50,850 | $41,600 to $59,500 | 91.7 |
| Birmingham | $44,290 | $38,020 to $49,880 | 91.6 |
| San Francisco | $62,340 | $49,410 to $76,810 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $56,210 | $46,130 to $64,410 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Des Moines?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $50,850.
- How does Des Moines pay compare to the US median for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers?
- Local median pay is 4.7% above the national OEWS median of $48,570.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Des Moines is 91.7 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $50,850 has about the same purchasing power as $55,453 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.