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Special Education Teacher Salary in Des Moines, IA
A mid-level Special Education Teacher in Des Moines, IA earns a median $59,780, ranging $50,590 (P25) to $79,500 (P90).
Special Education Teacher salary percentiles in Des Moines, IA
Mid-level (L3) annual base pay. The live page lets you switch seniority from intern to executive.
| Percentile | Annual base |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $50,590 |
| Median (50th) | $59,780 |
| 75th percentile | $74,760 |
| 90th percentile | $79,500 |
| Mean | $62,300 |
Job outlook
Nationally, Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School is projected to grow -0.1% with ~12,900 annual openings (BLS projections) — the same figure applies across metros since BLS doesn't publish occupational growth projections below the national level.
Methodology
These Special Education Teacher bands for Des Moines, IA draw from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES). Every percentile traces to a named public source — no anonymous self-reported numbers, no forum threads.
Frequently asked questions
Where does this special education teacher salary data for Des Moines, IA come from?
Every percentile for special education teacher roles in Des Moines, IA is sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) data — public government records, not anonymous self-reported figures.
Are Des Moines, IA special education teacher salaries self-reported?
No. Unlike crowd-sourced salary sites, every band for this Des Moines, IA figure traces to a named public source (BLS OES, DOL OFLC) — no forum threads, no unverified user submissions.
How are the P25–P90 percentiles calculated for Des Moines, IA?
They come from BLS OES percentile wage estimates for special education teacher roles in the Des Moines, IA metropolitan area, supplemented by DOL prevailing-wage data where employer sponsorship is common.
How current is the Des Moines, IA data?
BLS OES is updated annually and DOL OFLC filings are released through the year; the special education teacher figures for Des Moines, IA refresh on a quarterly cadence.
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Sources: BLS OES, DOL OFLC public filings. Updated quarterly.