The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $30,230 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,310.
Pay spans roughly $28,170 at the 10th percentile to $45,510 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.54 per hour. An estimated 1,650 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $30,230 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,310 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.54 |
| 10th percentile | $28,170 |
| 90th percentile | $45,510 |
| Employment | 1,650 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.