Metro profile · CBSA 19780
Healthcare wages in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
42 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
47
Across 42 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Des Moines-West Des Moines
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
42 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $369,390 | $355,353 | 52 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $358,020 | $344,415 | 52 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $271,190 | $260,885 | 52 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | physician | $426,310 | $410,110 | 52 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $209,300 | $201,347 | 51 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $309,880 | $298,105 | 50 |
| Audiologists | allied | $104,580 | $100,606 | 49 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $48,570 | $46,724 | 48 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $50,020 | $48,119 | 48 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $265,200 | $255,122 | 48 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $78,850 | $75,854 | 48 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $43,940 | $42,270 | 48 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $132,230 | $127,205 | 47 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $37,540 | $36,113 | 47 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $46,920 | $45,137 | 47 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $237,670 | $228,639 | 47 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $46,620 | $44,848 | 47 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $63,670 | $61,251 | 47 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $141,110 | $135,748 | 47 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $62,000 | $59,644 | 47 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $36,350 | $34,969 | 47 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $130,900 | $125,926 | 47 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $47,780 | $45,964 | 47 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $97,790 | $94,074 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $133,830 | $128,744 | 46 |
| Paramedics | allied | $42,470 | $40,856 | 46 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $62,250 | $59,885 | 46 |
| Orderlies | support | $37,090 | $35,681 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $75,650 | $72,775 | 45 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $61,360 | $59,028 | 45 |
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