The median annual wage for Chemists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $83,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $92,020.
Pay spans roughly $62,430 at the 10th percentile to $130,120 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $40.18 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as chemists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $83,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $92,020 |
| Median (hourly) | $40.18 |
| 10th percentile | $62,430 |
| 90th percentile | $130,120 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.