The median annual wage for Food Science Technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $45,760 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,530.
Pay spans roughly $38,030 at the 10th percentile to $63,490 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.00 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as food science technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $45,760 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,530 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.00 |
| 10th percentile | $38,030 |
| 90th percentile | $63,490 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.