History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $66,660 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,770
90th percentile $123,790
Employed locally 30
National median $81,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,770
    25th
    $51,880
    50th (median)
    $66,660
    75th
    $82,230
    90th
    $123,790

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    History Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 79% Median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for History Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $162,950
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,070
    Ann Arbor, MI $131,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,460
    New Haven, CT $128,760
    Fresno, CA $127,360

    Nearby metros — History Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $121,020
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $97,240
    Columbia, SC $95,810
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,280
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $88,030
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $87,080

    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 History Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Des Moines?

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

    The median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Des Moines, IA is 18.2% below the national median of $81,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level History Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $46,770 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,880.