Farm and Home Management Educators Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $62,200 +7% vs national
Median hourly $29.90
10th percentile $45,400
90th percentile $80,000
Employed locally 50
National median $58,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,400
    25th
    $46,270
    50th (median)
    $62,200
    75th
    $65,000
    90th
    $80,000

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm and Home Management Educators salary vs area income 74% Median Farm and Home Management Educators salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Farm and Home Management Educators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Idaho $103,430
    California $98,810
    Oregon $85,230
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,230
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $77,050
    Maryland $76,790

    Nearby metros — Farm and Home Management Educators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $98,810
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,790
    Indiana $63,080
    Virginia $62,960
    Omaha, NE-IA $62,940
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $62,680

    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 Farm and Home Management Educators make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Farm and Home Management Educators in Des Moines, IA is $29.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.96 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Farm and Home Management Educators salaries?

    The median Farm and Home Management Educators salary in Des Moines, IA is 7% above the national median of $58,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Farm and Home Management Educators in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Farm and Home Management Educators (10th percentile) earn around $45,400 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,270.