The median annual wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $58,150 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $59,920.
Pay spans roughly $46,320 at the 10th percentile to $75,050 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 640 people work as special education teachers, secondary school in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $58,150 |
| Mean (annual) | $59,920 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $46,320 |
| 90th percentile | $75,050 |
| Employment | 640 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.