The median annual wage for Biological Technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $50,640 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,790.
Pay spans roughly $39,850 at the 10th percentile to $73,150 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.35 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as biological technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $50,640 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,790 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.35 |
| 10th percentile | $39,850 |
| 90th percentile | $73,150 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.