salary$79,290 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$56,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$128,130per year
Jobs in the area4,850people work this job
Can a accountant afford Des Moines?
Cheap. Rent of $1,266 a month takes 19.2% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Des Moines, IA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area is $79,290 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $56,390 and $128,130.
Can a accountant afford to live in Des Moines?
Typical rent of $1,266 a month takes 19.2% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area.