Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $59,180 -6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,180
90th percentile $77,890
Employed locally 1,180
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,180
    25th
    $46,280
    50th (median)
    $59,180
    75th
    $65,460
    90th
    $77,890

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 70% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    Nearby metros — Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    California $96,820
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $82,500
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $81,890
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $81,860
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,170

    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
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$35,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical 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 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Des Moines, IA is 6% below the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $40,180 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,280.