Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $62,720 -21% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,960
90th percentile $101,190
Employed locally 80
National median $79,350

Compare Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Des Moines, IA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
in
Des Moines, IA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,960
    25th
    $52,740
    50th (median)
    $62,720
    75th
    $81,480
    90th
    $101,190

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 74% Median Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $160,020
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $159,860
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $158,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,670
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,360
    Fresno, CA $133,150

    Nearby metros — Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $160,020
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $158,380
    California $130,750
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $98,240
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $96,260
    Peoria, IL $84,270

    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 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Mathematical Science 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 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Des Moines, IA is 21% below the national median of $79,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $38,960 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,740.