Radiologic Technologists and Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $64,830 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.17
10th percentile $52,250
90th percentile $84,660
Employed locally 540
National median $77,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,250
    25th
    $61,010
    50th (median)
    $64,830
    75th
    $78,780
    90th
    $84,660

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 77% Median Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $169,020
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,170
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,730
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $132,830
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,710
    Napa, CA $128,170

    Nearby metros — Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $110,030
    California $107,670
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $106,990
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,650
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $103,090
    District of Columbia $99,080

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

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Des Moines, IA is $31.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 16.5% below the national median of $77,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $52,250 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,010.