Statisticians Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $49,240 -52.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.67
10th percentile $42,330
90th percentile $134,440
Employed locally 160
National median $103,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,330
    25th
    $49,240
    50th (median)
    $49,240
    75th
    $99,650
    90th
    $134,440

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Statisticians salary vs area income 58% Median Statisticians salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Statisticians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $177,740
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $164,290
    New York $150,240
    Ames, IA $150,000
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $149,400
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $140,610

    Nearby metros — Statisticians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ames, IA $150,000
    District of Columbia $133,680
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $133,240
    California $127,550
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $123,100
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $121,570

    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
    Data Scientists$102,030
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$84,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Statisticians make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Statisticians in Des Moines, IA is $23.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.18 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Statisticians salaries?

    The median Statisticians salary in Des Moines, IA is 52.3% below the national median of $103,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Statisticians (10th percentile) earn around $42,330 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,240.