Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $62,380 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,700
90th percentile $90,130
Employed locally 40
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,700
    25th
    $60,400
    50th (median)
    $62,380
    75th
    $76,500
    90th
    $90,130

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 74% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teachers and Instructors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $125,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $99,420
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,920
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $95,760
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $94,750
    California $89,010

    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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Teachers and Instructors, 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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in Des Moines, IA is 3.6% below the national median of $64,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $36,700 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,400.