Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $50,020 -30.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $28,360
90th percentile $85,720
Employed locally 190
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,360
    25th
    $28,850
    50th (median)
    $50,020
    75th
    $63,590
    90th
    $85,720

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 59% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Nearby metros — Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    California $85,560
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $81,760
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $81,240
    Louisiana $80,500
    East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $79,350

    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 Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Des Moines?

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

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Des Moines, IA is 30.6% below the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $28,360 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,850.