Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $91,710 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.09
10th percentile $39,870
90th percentile $113,380
Employed locally 140
National median $93,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,870
    25th
    $63,470
    50th (median)
    $91,710
    75th
    $99,180
    90th
    $113,380

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 109% Median Biological Scientists, All Other salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Scientists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $137,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,630
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $131,250
    New Haven, CT $124,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $123,080

    Nearby metros — Biological Scientists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $112,010
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $111,220
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $110,390
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $106,550
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,580
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $103,370

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Technicians$39,340
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,880
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$82,830
    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 Biological Scientists, All Other make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in Des Moines, IA is $44.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.57 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Biological Scientists, All Other salaries?

    The median Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.7% below the national median of $93,330. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biological Scientists, All Other in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Biological Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $39,870 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,470.