As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Technical Advisor in Des Moines, IA is $59,243, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,139 weekly, or $4,937 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Technical Advisor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Technical Advisor in Des Moines, IA vary widely, spanning from $46,189 to $68,953. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,410) and 75th percentile ($64,326), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,953 per year. This $11,916 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or IT Support, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Des Moines Technical Advisor often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Des Moines currently ranks 416 statewide for Technical Advisor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Technical Advisor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $46,189 Des Moines, IA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $52,410 Des Moines, IA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $59,243 Des Moines, IA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $64,326 Des Moines, IA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $68,953 Des Moines, IA October 01, 2026
25% $52,410 10% $46,189 90% $68,953 75% $64,326 $59,243 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Technical Advisor ?

A technical advisor is an individual who is an expert in a particular field of knowledge, hired to provide detailed information and advice to people working in that field. For example, a construction company might hire a technical expert in fluid dynamics to advise them if seeking to move a small water course or a company operating in adventure education will frequently hire technical experts to ensure that their policies and procedures are robust enough to handle the hazards they are going to face....

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  1. This Job:

    Technical Advisor

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Technical Support Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Technical Advisor in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Technical Advisor ranges from $52,410 to $64,326 with the average base salary of $59,243. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,087 to $69,598 with the average total cash compensation of $63,566.

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