Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $50,450 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,850
90th percentile $62,900
Employed locally 90
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,850
    25th
    $38,150
    50th (median)
    $50,450
    75th
    $58,260
    90th
    $62,900

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 60% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $80,210
    Toledo, OH $77,970
    Ponce, PR $76,850
    Ohio $75,610
    Canton-Massillon, OH $75,610
    Winston-Salem, NC $71,320

    Nearby metros — Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $64,550
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,140
    California $50,330
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $50,330
    Virginia $49,420
    Cedar Rapids, IA $49,340

    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 Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Teaching Assistants, 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 Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Des Moines, IA is 12.3% above the national median of $44,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $36,850 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,150.