High-paying manufacturing jobs in Des Moines

Manufacturing produces goods through labor and machinery. Workers operate equipment, monitor production, and ensure quality. Technical skills and attention to detail are vital.


The 72 manufacturing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $21.42 and $32.88 per hour. Machine Operator, Packager and Concrete Laborer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Des Moines, IA.

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Updated Nov 10, 2026
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Des Moines, IA
Iowa
Job openings (Des Moines)

Production Manager

Des Moines

$89,023 per year

Iowa

$87,926 per year

Manufacturing Supervisor

Des Moines

$82,243 per year

Iowa

$82,510 per year

Production Specialist

Des Moines

$32.88 per hour

Iowa

$21.16 per hour

Production Supervisor

Des Moines

$62,405 per year

Iowa

$74,864 per year

Welder

Des Moines

$23.88 per hour

Iowa

$24.02 per hour

Concrete Laborer

Des Moines

$22.30 per hour

Iowa

$24.58 per hour

Packager

Des Moines

$21.42 per hour

Iowa

$16.26 per hour

Fabricator

Des Moines

$21.28 per hour

Iowa

$22.40 per hour

Assembler

Des Moines

$20.78 per hour

Iowa

$19.38 per hour

Machine Operator

Des Moines

$18.63 per hour

Iowa

$20.91 per hour

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