Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $79,250 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.10
10th percentile $63,560
90th percentile $104,770
Employed locally 30
National median $103,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,560
    25th
    $63,560
    50th (median)
    $79,250
    75th
    $79,250
    90th
    $104,770

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Biochemists and Biophysicists salary vs area income 94% Median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biochemists and Biophysicists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jacksonville, FL $174,880
    Knoxville, TN $149,140
    Florida $148,880
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $144,180
    Arkansas $143,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $140,850

    Nearby metros — Biochemists and Biophysicists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $144,180
    California $130,240
    Pennsylvania $112,850
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $110,460
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $110,140
    Virginia $109,230

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Technicians$39,340
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$82,830
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,880
    Soil and Plant Scientists$86,120
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,220
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$44,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biochemists and Biophysicists make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Des Moines, IA is $38.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.86 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Biochemists and Biophysicists salaries?

    The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Des Moines, IA is 23.5% below the national median of $103,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Biochemists and Biophysicists (10th percentile) earn around $63,560 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,560.