Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary
in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
- Middle 50%
- $50,980–$77,550
- vs U.S. median
- -13%
- Metro rank
- #255 of 501
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro earn a median of $62,480 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,660 jobs (May 2025). That is 13% below the U.S. median of $72,040 and 2% above the IA statewide median of $61,200. It ranks #255 of 501 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,660 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in other IA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $63,450 |
| Iowa City, IA | $62,100 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $61,960 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $61,780 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $61,030 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $60,560 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $60,510 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $60,440 |
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What is the average Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Des Moines?
The BLS median is $62,480 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,660 jobs pay between $50,980 and $77,550. The 10th percentile is $47,870 and the 90th is $82,100.
Is Des Moines a high-paying metro for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education?
That is 13% below the U.S. median of $72,040 and 2% above the IA statewide median of $61,200. It ranks #255 of 501 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.