The median annual wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $70,450 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $72,460.
Pay spans roughly $34,240 at the 10th percentile to $97,220 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $33.87 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as forensic science technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $70,450 |
| Mean (annual) | $72,460 |
| Median (hourly) | $33.87 |
| 10th percentile | $34,240 |
| 90th percentile | $97,220 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.