Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $102,880 -36.2% vs national
Median hourly $49.46
10th percentile $88,560
90th percentile $194,120
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,560
    25th
    $99,200
    50th (median)
    $102,880
    75th
    $166,720
    90th
    $194,120

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 122% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 22% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Natural Sciences Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $222,840
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $221,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $219,380
    Massachusetts $218,800
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $211,880
    Worcester, MA $211,400

    Nearby metros — Natural Sciences Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $204,100
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $175,400
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $168,360
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $165,120
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $164,650
    District of Columbia $164,650

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$93,750
    Financial Managers$143,600
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$147,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers$103,370
    Managers, All Other$139,520
    Chief Executives$213,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Des Moines, IA is $49.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.50 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Natural Sciences Managers salaries?

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Des Moines, IA is 36.2% below the national median of $161,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Natural Sciences Managers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $88,560 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,200.