The median annual wage for Epidemiologists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $78,840 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $84,180.
Pay spans roughly $60,940 at the 10th percentile to $104,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.91 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as epidemiologists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $78,840 |
| Mean (annual) | $84,180 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.91 |
| 10th percentile | $60,940 |
| 90th percentile | $104,900 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.