Physicists salary in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
SOC 19-2012 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$178,110
per year in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Middle half
$107,510–$218,520
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
50
in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Concentration
0.85×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
$178,110
published median
United States
$172,250
3.4% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
11th
60 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Iowa ($178,110). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $178,110 median has purchasing power comparable to about $194,229 nationally. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA's BEA regional price parity is 91.7 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
$91,070$292,990
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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