The median annual wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $52,180 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,550.
Pay spans roughly $45,940 at the 10th percentile to $71,450 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 440 people work as special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $52,180 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,550 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $45,940 |
| 90th percentile | $71,450 |
| Employment | 440 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.