Laboratory Technician Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

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How much does a Laboratory Technician make in Des Moines, IA? The average Laboratory Technician salary in Des Moines, IA is $65,233 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $57,077 and $75,375. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist
Hutchinson Health - HUTCHINSON , MN
JOB DESCRIPTION. Due to internal movement, we are looking for a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our dynamic team. This par
- 164 days ago
Animal Technician, Containment Laboratory-2
Texas A&M University - COLLEGE STATION , TX
Job Title. Animal Technician, Containment Laboratory-2. Agency. Texas A&M University. Department. Global Health Research Complex. Proposed Minimum Salary. $19.2
- 44 days ago
Medical Laboratory Technician, FT, Days
Prisma Health - GREENVILLE , SC
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary. Conducts or supports laboratory testing to aid in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ens
- 116 days ago
Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLT) - Generalist - PRN
ECU Health Bertie - WINDSOR , NC
ECU Health. About ECU Health Bertie Hospital. ECU Health Bertie Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 6-bed critical access hospital in Windsor. It is closely affilia
- 54 days ago
Laboratory Technician II
WuXi AppTec - PHILADELPHIA , PA
The Lab Tech II performs basic and next-level Analytical assays according to and in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), current Good Manufacturing
- 4 days ago
Animal Technician, Containment Laboratory
Texas A&M University - COLLEGE STATION , TX
Job Title. Animal Technician, Containment Laboratory. Agency. Texas A&M University. Department. Global Health Research Complex. Proposed Minimum Salary. $19.29
- 8 days ago

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Average Base Salary

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57077
75375
65233

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
58325
78158
67004
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Laboratory Technician in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Laboratory Technician ranges from $57,077 to $75,375 with the average base salary of $65,233. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,325 to $78,158 with the average total cash compensation of $67,004.

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About Des Moines, Iowa    Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

Des Moines, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Laboratory Technician: Maintenance

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