Social and Community Service Managers, Des Moines
$73,840
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA. Middle half of wages roughly $60,260 to $87,080.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −8.1%
- US median
- $80,390
- Metro RPP
- 91.7
- Middle half
- $60,260 to $87,080
- OEWS employment
- 660
- SOC
- 11-9151
Social and Community Service Managers in Des Moines pay a median $73,840 (May 2025), 8.1% below the US median of $80,390. At local prices (RPP 91.7), that median buys about what $80,523 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$73,840 in Des Moines buys about what $80,523 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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Social and Community Service Managers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $73,840 | $60,260 to $87,080 | 91.7 |
| Birmingham | $74,450 | $60,240 to $98,110 | 91.6 |
| San Francisco | $93,410 | $78,540 to $120,450 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $74,240 | $59,530 to $82,820 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Social and Community Service Managers in Des Moines?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Social and Community Service Managers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $73,840.
- How does Des Moines pay compare to the US median for Social and Community Service Managers?
- Local median pay is 8.1% below the national OEWS median of $80,390.
- 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 $73,840 has about the same purchasing power as $80,523 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.