Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $46,150 -41.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $23,930
90th percentile $102,540
Employed locally 190
National median $78,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,930
    25th
    $32,820
    50th (median)
    $46,150
    75th
    $60,620
    90th
    $102,540

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 55% Median Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Joplin, MO-KS $176,930
    Omaha, NE-IA $174,830
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $167,970
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $164,180
    Visalia, CA $159,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $154,880

    Nearby metros — Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Omaha, NE-IA $174,830
    Visalia, CA $159,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $154,880
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $142,570
    California $104,310
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $100,100

    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 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 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 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salaries?

    The median Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in Des Moines, IA is 41.2% below the national median of $78,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Postsecondary Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $23,930 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,820.