As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Technical Program Manager in Des Moines, IA is $139,951, equivalent to $67 per hour, $2,691 weekly, or $11,663 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Technical Program Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Technical Program Manager in Des Moines, IA vary widely, spanning from $116,755 to $171,782. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($127,810) and 75th percentile ($156,613), while top earners (90th percentile) make $171,782 per year. This $28,803 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Scrum, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Des Moines Technical Program Manager often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Des Moines currently ranks 416 statewide for Technical Program Manager 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 Program Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $116,755 Des Moines, IA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $127,810 Des Moines, IA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $139,951 Des Moines, IA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $156,613 Des Moines, IA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $171,782 Des Moines, IA October 01, 2026
25% $127,810 10% $116,755 90% $171,782 75% $156,613 $139,951 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Program Supervisor

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Technical Program Manager

    5 + 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 Program Manager in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Technical Program Manager ranges from $127,810 to $156,613 with the average base salary of $139,951. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $140,967 to $194,770 with the average total cash compensation of $165,854.

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