Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $39,690 -33.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.08
10th percentile $36,030
90th percentile $78,330
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,030
    25th
    $36,030
    50th (median)
    $39,690
    75th
    $45,500
    90th
    $78,330

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary vs area income 47% Median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $116,330
    Modesto, CA $111,780
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $103,080
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $99,500
    Salem, OR $98,450
    California $97,000

    Nearby metros — Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $97,000
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $91,000
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $80,360
    District of Columbia $78,550
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $76,300
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $66,490

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33,280
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$57,060
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,950
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$38,760
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,230
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Des Moines, IA is $19.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.66 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salaries?

    The median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary in Des Moines, IA is 33.8% below the national median of $59,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $36,030 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,030.