Staff Scientist Salary in Des Moines, IA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Staff Scientist in Des Moines, IA is $110,582. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $91,388 to a high of $134,725, with most professionals earning between $100,535 and $123,220.

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Average Salary Range for Staff Scientist in Des Moines, IA

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What is the average salary for Staff Scientist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Staff Scientist in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Staff Scientist ranges from $100,535 to $123,220 with the average base salary of $110,582. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,067 to $127,122 with the average total cash compensation of $114,290.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $110,582 $100,535 - $123,220
Bonus $3,707 $2,532 - $3,902
Total Pay $114,290 $103,067 - $127,122
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Staff Scientist Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,535 - $123,220 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,535 - $123,220 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Ames, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,613 - $122,089 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,492 - $117,038 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,800 - $117,415 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,075 - $120,204 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
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