Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $61,090 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,900
90th percentile $141,700
Employed locally 60
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,900
    25th
    $50,900
    50th (median)
    $61,090
    75th
    $81,150
    90th
    $141,700

    Des Moines economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $173,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $154,840
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $142,330
    California $134,780
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,200
    Fresno, CA $132,190

    Nearby metros — Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $142,330
    California $134,780
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $84,900
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,670
    District of Columbia $81,030
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,030

    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 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Des Moines?

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Des Moines, IA is 21.5% below the national median of $77,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $50,900 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,900.