Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $59,250 -26.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,380
90th percentile $88,330
Employed locally 70
National median $80,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,380
    25th
    $49,240
    50th (median)
    $59,250
    75th
    $72,560
    90th
    $88,330

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 70% Median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fresno, CA $164,770
    Ann Arbor, MI $137,070
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $133,830
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $130,830
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,860

    Nearby metros — Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $106,470
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $101,980
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $101,310
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $100,570
    Columbia, SC $90,970
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $86,260

    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 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Psychology 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 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Des Moines, IA is 26.2% below the national median of $80,330. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $38,380 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,240.