Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $58,960 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,610
90th percentile $83,780
Employed locally 180
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,610
    25th
    $54,280
    50th (median)
    $58,960
    75th
    $74,370
    90th
    $83,780

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 70% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,680
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $117,500
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $105,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,180
    Fresno, CA $102,240
    Modesto, CA $101,970

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $117,500
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $105,610
    District of Columbia $96,710
    California $81,860
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,250
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $79,930

    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 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School 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 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Des Moines, IA is 7.7% below the national median of $63,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,610 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,280.