How much does a Ship Operator make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ship Operator in Des Moines, IA is $69,509. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $44,073 to a high of $98,408, with most professionals earning between $56,195 and $84,636.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Ship Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ship Operator Salary $44,073 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ship Operator Salary $56,195 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ship Operator Salary $69,509 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ship Operator Salary $84,636 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ship Operator Salary $98,408 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25% $56,195 10% $44,073 90% $98,408 75% $84,636 $69,509 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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56195
84636
69509

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56320
84719
69530
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ship Operator in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Ship Operator ranges from $56,195 to $84,636 with the average base salary of $69,509. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,320 to $84,719 with the average total cash compensation of $69,530.

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