Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

27 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data

Life, physical, and social science occupations include researchers, scientists, and technicians working in biology, chemistry, economics, psychology, and related fields. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.

Occupation	Median Annual	Mean Annual	Workers
Social Science Research Assistants	—	—	40
Physicists	$129,140	$176,470	—
Economists	$113,860	$108,620	40
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$101,880	$105,420	270
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$95,280	$107,930	120
Biological Scientists, All Other	$91,710	$83,560	140
Soil and Plant Scientists	$86,120	$92,330	240
Chemists	$83,570	$92,020	150
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$82,830	$85,530	270
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$82,830	$86,920	50
Urban and Regional Planners	$81,330	$85,260	80
Biochemists and Biophysicists	$79,250	$80,880	30
Epidemiologists	$78,840	$84,180	30
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$76,220	$77,780	230
School Psychologists	$76,060	$72,760	110
Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$72,530	$82,610	—
Forensic Science Technicians	$70,450	$72,460	80
Conservation Scientists	$63,940	$69,130	110
Food Scientists and Technologists	$63,450	$66,180	170
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$61,010	$62,930	60
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$56,070	$59,610	60
Forest and Conservation Technicians	$51,430	$53,920	40
Biological Technicians	$50,640	$53,790	40
Chemical Technicians	$49,850	$52,570	70
Food Science Technicians	$45,760	$46,530	160
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$44,040	$45,990	220
Agricultural Technicians	$39,340	$42,030	530