Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $38,760 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.64
10th percentile $35,420
90th percentile $45,340
Employed locally 1,710
National median $38,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,420
    25th
    $36,850
    50th (median)
    $38,760
    75th
    $38,850
    90th
    $45,340

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary vs area income 46% Median Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $78,840
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $67,270
    Napa, CA $64,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,090
    Salinas, CA $63,970
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $62,400

    Nearby metros — Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,450
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $59,390
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,070
    California $57,260
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,480
    Visalia, CA $54,700

    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
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,230
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,180
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $35,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substitute Teachers, Short-Term make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Des Moines, IA is $18.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.10 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salaries?

    The median Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary in Des Moines, IA is 0.8% above the national median of $38,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Substitute Teachers, Short-Term (10th percentile) earn around $35,420 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,850.