Junior Engineer Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

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How much does a Junior Engineer make in Des Moines, IA? The average Junior Engineer salary in Des Moines, IA is $136,732 as of December 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $126,202 and $147,942. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Junior Engineer Salary	$116,614	Des Moines,IA	December 01, 2024
25th Percentile Junior Engineer Salary	$126,202	Des Moines,IA	December 01, 2024
50th Percentile Junior Engineer Salary	$136,732	Des Moines,IA	December 01, 2024
75th Percentile Junior Engineer Salary	$147,942	Des Moines,IA	December 01, 2024
90th Percentile Junior Engineer Salary	$158,148	Des Moines,IA	December 01, 2024

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Junior Engineer (0-2 Years Experience)

Applied Research Associates (ARA) - Indian Head , MD

Junior Engineer Responsibilities Include Research, develop, test, evaluate (RDT&E), manufacture and provide in service support of energetics and energetic systems. Working and partnering with subject ...

ClearedJobs.net - 30 days ago

Junior Software Engineer

Brooksource - Oakbrook Terrace , IL

Junior Software Engineer Oakbrook Terrace, IL Hybrid (3 days in office per week) Contract-to-Hire Pay Rate: $30 - $35 (Depending on years of experience) We seek a motivated Junior Software Engineer ...

LinkedIn - 12 days ago

Full Stack Developer

System Soft Technologies - Tulsa , OK

Mentorship : Coach and review the work of junior developers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment. * Problem-Solving : Identify and resolve complex technical issues ...

LinkedIn - 25 days ago

Senior Software Engineer

Better Being Co. - Ogden , UT

Mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and support. * Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends. * Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to project ...

LinkedIn - 18 days ago

Sr. Software Engineer

Tenth Revolution Group - Chicago , IL

Let's brainstorm! 💡🤝 - Develop, debug, and deliver robust enterprise applications that make a difference! 🌟 - Share your expertise by mentoring junior developers--let's grow together! 🌱 ...

LinkedIn - 19 days ago

Junior Frontend Developer

Tech Consulting - Boston , MA

Technology: iOS Developer (Urgent hiring) Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite Must) (Stay & Relocation assistance will be provided) Employment type: Fulltime Training period: 8 weeks Duration: 2 years ...

LinkedIn - 15 days ago

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Junior Engineer in Norfolk, VA

Performs other duties as directed by the Planning, Engineering & Scheduling Director.

November 08, 2022

Communicate with and provide engineering support to a variety of trade shops, production work, planning function, or project work when needed.

December 21, 2022

Provide engineering support for development of work specifications and technical work documents.

March 14, 2023

Demonstrated Microsoft Office applications (Work, Excel, Power Point, etc.

April 22, 2023

Junior Engineer in Portsmouth, VA

Determine special equipment and instruments required to perform tests.

November 28, 2022

Support development of training materials and support training for ship's equipment and/or shipyard processes.

February 22, 2023

Assist in preparing procedures for conducting tests on various mechanical, electrical/electronic, and structural equipment, and components and systems.

April 04, 2023

Junior Engineer in Saint Inigoes, MD

Prepares reports, chars, and graphs for scientific and engineering personnel to use in making decision on design o experimental development.

April 11, 2023

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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129925

156491

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Junior Engineer in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Junior Engineer ranges from $126,202 to $147,942 with the average base salary of $136,732. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $129,925 to $156,491 with the average total cash compensation of $141,979.

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About Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

Des Moines, Iowa area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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