Self-Enrichment Teachers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $35,640 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.13
10th percentile $22,380
90th percentile $63,370
Employed locally 1,110
National median $45,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,380
    25th
    $28,820
    50th (median)
    $35,640
    75th
    $45,780
    90th
    $63,370

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Self-Enrichment Teachers salary vs area income 42% Median Self-Enrichment Teachers salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Self-Enrichment Teachers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lake Charles, LA $76,600
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $62,360
    Charleston, WV $61,880
    District of Columbia $61,480
    Burlington, NC $61,150
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $60,790

    Nearby metros — Self-Enrichment Teachers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $61,480
    Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $60,280
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $58,860
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $58,250
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,800
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $53,230

    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 Self-Enrichment Teachers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Des Moines, IA is $17.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.75 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Self-Enrichment Teachers salaries?

    The median Self-Enrichment Teachers salary in Des Moines, IA is 21.8% below the national median of $45,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Self-Enrichment Teachers (10th percentile) earn around $22,380 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,820.