The median annual wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $79,250 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $80,880.
Pay spans roughly $63,560 at the 10th percentile to $104,770 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $38.10 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as biochemists and biophysicists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $79,250 |
| Mean (annual) | $80,880 |
| Median (hourly) | $38.10 |
| 10th percentile | $63,560 |
| 90th percentile | $104,770 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.