The median annual wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $61,370 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,860.
Pay spans roughly $40,390 at the 10th percentile to $70,790 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot.
| Median (annual) | $61,370 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,860 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $40,390 |
| 90th percentile | $70,790 |
| Employment | — |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.