The median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $57,060 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,320.
Pay spans roughly $38,310 at the 10th percentile to $77,080 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 3,370 people work as elementary school teachers, except special education in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $57,060 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,320 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $38,310 |
| 90th percentile | $77,080 |
| Employment | 3,370 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.