MEP Engineer Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

MEP Engineer Salary in Des Moines, IA

How much does an MEP Engineer make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an MEP Engineer in Des Moines, IA is $60,751. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $48,812 to a high of $76,209, with most professionals earning between $54,502 and $68,842.

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10th Percentile MEP Engineer Salary $48,812 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile MEP Engineer Salary $54,502 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile MEP Engineer Salary $60,751 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile MEP Engineer Salary $68,842 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile MEP Engineer Salary $76,209 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25% $54,502 10% $48,812 90% $76,209 75% $68,842 $60,751 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an MEP Engineer ?

Mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) refers to these aspects of building design and construction. In commercial buildings, these elements are often designed by a specialized engineering firm. MEP design is important for planning, decision making, accurate documentation, performance- and cost-estimation, construction, and operating/maintaining the resulting facilities. MEP specifically encompasses the in-depth design and selection of these systems, as opposed to a tradesperson simply installing equipment. For example, a plumber may select and install a commercial hot water system based ...

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  1. Down a level:

    MEP Mechanical Designer I

    0 - 1 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. This Job:

    MEP Engineer

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    MEP Mechanical Designer III

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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60751

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54502
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60751
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of MEP Engineer in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for MEP Engineer ranges from $54,502 to $68,842 with the average base salary of $60,751. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,502 to $68,842 with the average total cash compensation of $60,751.

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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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