Chemical Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $49,850 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.97
10th percentile $39,630
90th percentile $64,950
Employed locally 70
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,630
    25th
    $43,830
    50th (median)
    $49,850
    75th
    $61,660
    90th
    $64,950

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dothan, AL $128,190
    Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $88,990
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $88,800
    Baton Rouge, LA $86,360
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $83,530
    Louisiana $83,480

    Nearby metros — Chemical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Louisiana $83,480
    West Virginia $63,820
    Columbia, MO $63,310
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,200
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,570
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $62,490

    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 Chemical Technicians make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Des Moines, IA is $23.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 13.7% below the national median of $57,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,630 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,830.