The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $95,280 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $107,930.
Pay spans roughly $61,660 at the 10th percentile to $158,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $45.81 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $95,280 |
| Mean (annual) | $107,930 |
| Median (hourly) | $45.81 |
| 10th percentile | $61,660 |
| 90th percentile | $158,820 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.