Audiologists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $94,320 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.34
10th percentile $80,570
90th percentile $119,070
Employed locally 100
National median $92,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,570
    25th
    $85,630
    50th (median)
    $94,320
    75th
    $119,070
    90th
    $119,070

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Audiologists salary vs area income 112% Median Audiologists salary is 12% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Audiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $133,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,540
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,330
    Fresno, CA $124,230
    California $123,600
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $121,490

    Nearby metros — Audiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $123,600
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $118,250
    District of Columbia $118,250
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $105,180
    Georgia $101,920
    Iowa City, IA $97,180

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,630
    Medical Records Specialists $52,370
    Physical Therapists $98,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Audiologists make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Audiologists in Des Moines, IA is $45.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.01 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Audiologists salaries?

    The median Audiologists salary in Des Moines, IA is 2.4% above the national median of $92,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Audiologists in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Audiologists (10th percentile) earn around $80,570 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,630.