How much does a Qc Microbiologist make in Des Moines, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Qc Microbiologist in Des Moines, IA is $54,628. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $43,024 to a high of $69,091, with most professionals earning between $48,554 and $62,199.

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Qc Microbiologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Qc Microbiologist Salary $43,024 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Qc Microbiologist Salary $48,554 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Qc Microbiologist Salary $54,628 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Qc Microbiologist Salary $62,199 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Qc Microbiologist Salary $69,091 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
25% $48,554 10% $43,024 90% $69,091 75% $62,199 $54,628 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Qc Microbiologist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Microbiologist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Qc Microbiologist in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Qc Microbiologist ranges from $48,554 to $62,199 with the average base salary of $54,628. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,568 to $63,542 with the average total cash compensation of $54,747.
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