Biological Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $50,640 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.35
10th percentile $39,850
90th percentile $73,150
Employed locally 40
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,850
    25th
    $42,190
    50th (median)
    $50,640
    75th
    $61,660
    90th
    $73,150

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Biological Technicians salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,270
    Tyler, TX $77,020
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,310
    Peoria, IL $72,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $68,890

    Nearby metros — Biological Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Peoria, IL $72,120
    California $64,020
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,720
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,330
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,160
    Omaha, NE-IA $57,930

    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 Biological Technicians make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Des Moines, IA is $24.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.17 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 2.6% below the national median of $52,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,850 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,190.