Data Scientists Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $102,030 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.05
10th percentile $61,880
90th percentile $140,620
Employed locally 1,320
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,880
    25th
    $77,930
    50th (median)
    $102,030
    75th
    $129,680
    90th
    $140,620

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 121% Median Data Scientists salary is 21% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $137,120
    California $136,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $135,190
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $131,110
    Virginia $126,070
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $123,090

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$124,630
    Computer Systems Analysts$98,990
    Computer User Support Specialists$58,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other$108,040
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$84,310
    Information Security Analysts$117,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Des Moines, IA is $49.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.21 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Des Moines, IA is 9.4% below the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $61,880 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,930.