The median annual wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $63,450 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $66,180.
Pay spans roughly $39,700 at the 10th percentile to $98,940 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.51 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as food scientists and technologists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $63,450 |
| Mean (annual) | $66,180 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.51 |
| 10th percentile | $39,700 |
| 90th percentile | $98,940 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.