The median annual wage for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $40,310 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,260.
Pay spans roughly $35,130 at the 10th percentile to $57,270 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.38 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as veterinary technologists and technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $40,310 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,260 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.38 |
| 10th percentile | $35,130 |
| 90th percentile | $57,270 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.