Primary Teacher Salary in Des Moines, IA

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Primary Teacher in Des Moines, IA is $58,559. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $40,194 to a high of $83,140, with most professionals earning between $48,946 and $71,426.

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Average Salary Range for Primary Teacher in Des Moines, IA

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What is the average salary for Primary Teacher in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Primary Teacher in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Primary Teacher ranges from $48,946 to $71,426 with the average base salary of $58,559. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,946 to $71,426 with the average total cash compensation of $58,559.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $58,559 $48,946 - $71,426
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $58,559 $48,946 - $71,426
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Primary Teacher Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,730 - $71,111 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,730 - $71,111 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,276 - $70,448 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,493 - $66,387 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,883 - $66,956 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,280 - $70,454 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
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About Des Moines, Iowa    Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

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