Instructional Coordinators Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $77,860 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.43
10th percentile $48,570
90th percentile $98,690
Employed locally 910
National median $74,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,570
    25th
    $64,100
    50th (median)
    $77,860
    75th
    $91,630
    90th
    $98,690

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Instructional Coordinators salary vs area income 92% Median Instructional Coordinators salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Instructional Coordinators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $127,810
    Modesto, CA $125,210
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $113,210
    Yuba City, CA $112,150
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $110,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $109,710

    Nearby metros — Instructional Coordinators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $102,690
    District of Columbia $102,010
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $101,720
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $98,410
    California $97,960
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $93,750

    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 Instructional Coordinators make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Instructional Coordinators in Des Moines, IA is $37.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.62 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Instructional Coordinators salaries?

    The median Instructional Coordinators salary in Des Moines, IA is 4.2% above the national median of $74,720. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Instructional Coordinators in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Instructional Coordinators (10th percentile) earn around $48,570 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,100.