The median annual wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $76,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $77,780.
Pay spans roughly $53,800 at the 10th percentile to $100,030 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $36.65 per hour. An estimated 230 people work as environmental scientists and specialists, including health in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $76,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $77,780 |
| Median (hourly) | $36.65 |
| 10th percentile | $53,800 |
| 90th percentile | $100,030 |
| Employment | 230 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.