As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for French Teacher in Des Moines, IA is $67,009, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,289 weekly, or $5,584 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for French Teacher in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for French Teacher in Des Moines, IA vary widely, spanning from $49,720 to $84,257. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,959) and 75th percentile ($76,037), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,257 per year. This $18,078 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Spring, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Des Moines French Teacher often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Des Moines currently ranks 416 statewide for French Teacher job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
French Teacher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile French Teacher Salary $49,720 Des Moines, IA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile French Teacher Salary $57,959 Des Moines, IA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile French Teacher Salary $67,009 Des Moines, IA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile French Teacher Salary $76,037 Des Moines, IA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile French Teacher Salary $84,257 Des Moines, IA May 01, 2026
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What is a French Teacher ?

A teacher (also called a school teacher or, in some contexts, an educator) is a person who helps others to acquire knowledge, competences or values. Informally the role of teacher may be taken on by anyone (e.g. when showing a colleague how to perform a specific task). In some countries, teaching young people of school age may be carried out in an informal setting, such as within the family (homeschooling), rather than in a formal setting such as a school or college. Some other professions may involve a significant amount of teaching (e.g. youth worker, pastor). In most countries, formal...

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    French Teacher


    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of French Teacher in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for French Teacher ranges from $57,959 to $76,037 with the average base salary of $67,009. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,302 to $80,996 with the average total cash compensation of $58,979.

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