Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $69,550 -13% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,830
90th percentile $79,320
Employed locally 100
National median $79,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,830
    25th
    $58,550
    50th (median)
    $69,550
    75th
    $77,850
    90th
    $79,320

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 83% Median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waco, TX $196,540
    Visalia, CA $139,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $120,840
    Killeen-Temple, TX $119,320
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $112,480
    Tuscaloosa, AL $110,360

    Nearby metros — Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $139,610
    District of Columbia $103,780
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $101,070
    California $99,010
    Columbia, SC $95,750
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $90,150

    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 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Instructors and 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 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Des Moines, IA is 13% below the national median of $79,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,830 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,550.