Operator I Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

Didn't find your job?
Click

How much does an Operator I make in Des Moines, IA? The average Operator I salary in Des Moines, IA is $64,745 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $57,942 and $71,328. 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. 

Search Operator Jobs in Des Moines, IA

Develop a Job description
Pay Equity
2024 Compensation Trend
Benefits Consulting
Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits
View as table View as graph
For Employers
Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.
Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.
For Employees
Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.
Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.
download asset banner
Facing Salary Structure Challenges? Let Our Expert Guide You
The job market is increasingly challenging. Our whitepaper, Navigating the Challenges of Creating Salary Structures, offers guidance on creating salary structures. Provide your phone number and work email to download the full version.
We will handle your contact details in line with our Privacy Policy. If you prefer not to receive marketing emails from Salary.com, you can opt-out out of marketing communications at any time by clicking unsubscribe.

Operator I

Review the job openings and experience requirements for the Operator I job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Operator I.

Search Operator I Job Openings

Job Openings for Operator I in Des Moines, IA
Production Operator I
Flowers Baking Co Oxford Inc - Oxford , PA
Bringing Home the DoughThe production operator I is capable of contributing to assigned area of the team-oriented production process. Included is the operation of automated production equipment ...
Careersinfood.com - 4 days ago
SME-TECH/OPERATOR I (V-22 Avionics Systems)
Logistic Services International, Inc - Jacksonville , FL
Apply: General Summary The Subject Matter Expert (SME)-Technician/Operator I (V-22 Avionics systems) for training devices designs, develops, reviews, and tests training solutions and conducts ...
National Diversity Network - 9 days ago
Plant Operator I - WI
HC SERVICES LLC - Tomah , WI
We are searching for a Plant Operator at our Wyeville, WI facility to join our ambitious leadership team. What we offer: * Impact: Have the opportunity to make a significant impact on employee growth ...
ZipRecruiter - 10 days ago
Water Production Operator I
Operational Technical Services - San Bernardino County , CA
Water Production Operator I PAY RATE: $26.34 LOCATION: San Bernardino County, CA The Water Production Operator I is the entry-level classification within the Water Production series. Incumbents ...
LinkedIn - 58 days ago
Wrap Machine Operator I
Flowers Bakery Montgomery, LLC - Montgomery , AL
... operating rules, policies and proceduresKnead to Know: Preferred QualificationsSix months or more related production experience.Additional Ingredients: Essential Job RequirementsNo educational ...
Careersinfood.com - 5 days ago
2nd Shift Machine Operator - Lindon 2
CandyCo LLC - Lindon , UT
*The hours for this position are 2pm-10pm*3 Positions AvailableEco Filler OperatorFlow Wrap OperatorMelter OperatorJob purposeMachine Operator-I is responsible for running all aspects on a single ...
Careersinfood.com - 16 days ago

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst

Understand the total compensation opportunity for an Operator I, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
57942
71328
64745

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
59882
76580
67802
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Operator I in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Operator I ranges from $57,942 to $71,328 with the average base salary of $64,745. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,882 to $76,580 with the average total cash compensation of $67,802.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

57942
71328

 

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

Operator I Salary in popular cities: Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City

Recently searched related titles: User Acceptance Lead Tester, Utility Operator, Assistant Plant Operator

Learn more about: Compensation Packages, Employee Flight Risk, Gender Pay Gap, Job Openings for This Role

Jobs with a similar salary range to Operator I : Conservation Program Officer, Navy Chaplain, Marine Ecologist