Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $58,530 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $34,790
90th percentile $88,810
Employed locally 40
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,790
    25th
    $37,860
    50th (median)
    $58,530
    75th
    $71,670
    90th
    $88,810

    Des Moines economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $105,790
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $102,920
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $102,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,940
    Modesto, CA $99,170
    Salinas, CA $98,290

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,940
    Visalia, CA $96,520
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $94,340
    California $87,600
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $82,280
    District of Columbia $80,670

    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 Special Education Teachers, All Other make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education 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 Special Education Teachers, All Other salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in Des Moines, IA is 13.2% below the national median of $67,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $34,790 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,860.