Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $64,890 -33.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,520
90th percentile $103,790
Employed locally 170
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,520
    25th
    $50,990
    50th (median)
    $64,890
    75th
    $81,770
    90th
    $103,790

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 77% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $132,770
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $132,150
    District of Columbia $132,100
    Columbia, SC $126,000
    California $125,310
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,620

    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 Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Business 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 Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Des Moines, IA is 33.3% below the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $40,520 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,990.