Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $61,550 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,530
90th percentile $81,280
Employed locally 80
National median $83,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,530
    25th
    $50,530
    50th (median)
    $61,550
    75th
    $78,960
    90th
    $81,280

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 73% Median Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $165,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $139,280
    Madison, WI $136,740
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $131,540
    Charlottesville, VA $130,450
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $128,910

    Nearby metros — Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $125,670
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $119,180
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $101,040
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $97,730
    Columbia, SC $96,260
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $95,040

    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 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Des Moines, IA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Des Moines, IA is 26.3% below the national median of $83,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $50,530 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,530.