Accounting Cost in Des Moines

Rate benchmarks for accountant services in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. Based on BLS OES 2025 data.

Accountant — Des Moines

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $70.07/hr $1,401 $2,803
Mid (3–5 yrs) $93.71/hr $1,874 $3,748
Senior (5–10 yrs) $139.08/hr $2,782 $5,563
Lead (10+ yrs) $196.85/hr $3,937 $7,874

Tax Preparer — Des Moines

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $51.07/hr $1,021 $2,043
Mid (3–5 yrs) $75.12/hr $1,502 $3,005
Senior (5–10 yrs) $109.28/hr $2,186 $4,371
Lead (10+ yrs) $144.88/hr $2,898 $5,795

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