The median annual wage for Chemical Technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $49,850 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,570.
Pay spans roughly $39,630 at the 10th percentile to $64,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.97 per hour. An estimated 70 people work as chemical technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $49,850 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,570 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.97 |
| 10th percentile | $39,630 |
| 90th percentile | $64,950 |
| Employment | 70 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.