The median annual wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $59,180 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,540.
Pay spans roughly $40,180 at the 10th percentile to $77,890 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 1,180 people work as middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $59,180 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,540 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $40,180 |
| 90th percentile | $77,890 |
| Employment | 1,180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.