Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $49,550 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.82
10th percentile $37,830
90th percentile $85,580
Employed locally 590
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,830
    25th
    $40,230
    50th (median)
    $49,550
    75th
    $67,380
    90th
    $85,580

    Des Moines economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $92,740
    Medford, OR $89,040
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,310
    Albany, OR $84,850
    New York $84,660
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $84,170

    Nearby metros — Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,130
    District of Columbia $78,630
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $75,030
    California $71,920
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $71,280
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $65,940

    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
    Physical Therapists $98,110
    Medical Records Specialists $52,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Des Moines, IA is $23.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.35 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 19.9% below the national median of $61,890. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,830 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,230.