Epidemiologists Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $78,840 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.91
10th percentile $60,940
90th percentile $104,900
Employed locally 30
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,940
    25th
    $70,810
    50th (median)
    $78,840
    75th
    $97,230
    90th
    $104,900

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 94% Median Epidemiologists salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $139,670
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $130,620
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,390
    New Jersey $110,240
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,660
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $105,670

    Nearby metros — Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $102,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $101,510
    California $100,410
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $98,940
    District of Columbia $98,340
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $91,930

    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 Epidemiologists make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Des Moines, IA is $37.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.75 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Des Moines, IA is 6.1% below the national median of $83,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,940 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,810.