The median annual wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $59,580 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $69,170.
Pay spans roughly $49,390 at the 10th percentile to $111,810 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 100 people work as english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $59,580 |
| Mean (annual) | $69,170 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $49,390 |
| 90th percentile | $111,810 |
| Employment | 100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.