The median annual wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $59,950 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,850.
Pay spans roughly $45,130 at the 10th percentile to $77,620 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 2,800 people work as secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $59,950 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,850 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $77,620 |
| Employment | 2,800 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.