Statistical Assistants Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $82,000 +59.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.42
10th percentile $49,590
90th percentile $99,560
Employed locally 100
National median $51,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,590
    25th
    $68,980
    50th (median)
    $82,000
    75th
    $86,320
    90th
    $99,560

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Statistical Assistants salary vs area income 97% Median Statistical Assistants salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Statistical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,200
    Iowa $82,000
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $80,360
    California $78,040
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $73,660
    New Jersey $71,140

    Nearby metros — Statistical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $78,040
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,090
    Omaha, NE-IA $58,500
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,000
    Virginia $52,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $49,910

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $48,240
    Office Clerks, General $44,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Statistical Assistants make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Statistical Assistants in Des Moines, IA is $39.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.86 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Statistical Assistants salaries?

    The median Statistical Assistants salary in Des Moines, IA is 59.4% above the national median of $51,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Statistical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $49,590 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,980.