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Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

The median site reliability engineer salary in Des Moines, IA is $129,050 per year, which is 11% below the national median and 3.5% above the Iowa state average.

City Median
$129,050
vs State Avg
+$4,350
vs National
$-15,950
Cost of Living
92%

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Des Moines by Experience

In Des Moines, an entry-level site reliability engineer earns around $81,880, while experienced professionals earn up to $186,900 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$81,880
$-10,120 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$131,720
$-16,280 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$186,900
$-23,100 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Des Moines, IA

Percentile Des Moines
10th Percentile $78,320
25th Percentile $102,350
Median (50th) $129,050
75th Percentile $164,650
90th Percentile $195,800

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Other Iowa Cities

How to Become a Site Reliability Engineer in Des Moines

Education

Most site reliability engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Des Moines and the surrounding Iowa area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

LinuxKubernetesTerraformPythonMonitoring ToolsIncident Response

Job Outlook

Nationally, site reliability engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Des Moines may vary based on local industry and population growth.