Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $57,190 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,190
90th percentile $78,960
Employed locally 200
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,190
    25th
    $45,610
    50th (median)
    $57,190
    75th
    $65,630
    90th
    $78,960

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 68% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    California $84,550
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $82,200
    Visalia, CA $79,570
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $78,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,850

    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 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 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 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Des Moines, IA is 6.9% below the national median of $61,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $42,190 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,610.