The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $33,280 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,550.
Pay spans roughly $22,420 at the 10th percentile to $36,990 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 5,010 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $33,280 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,550 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $22,420 |
| 90th percentile | $36,990 |
| Employment | 5,010 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.