Des Moines Independent Community School District
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 12 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Des Moines, IA
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Percentiles from Des Moines Independent Community School District's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Des Moines Independent Community School District files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $59,169 | 12 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $47,750 |
| 25th | $53,071 |
| 50th (median) | $59,169 |
| 75th | $63,362 |
| 90th | $73,837 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
About Des Moines Independent Community School District
Des Moines Independent Community School District's filings list its industry as Elementary and Secondary Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6111). Its main U.S. filing address is in Des Moines, IA and its filings in the data run from FY2021 to FY2026 Q2. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Middle School Teacher, High School Teacher and Career Counselor and the main metro areas are Des Moines, IA.
Questions
Does Des Moines Independent Community School District sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Des Moines Independent Community School District filed 12 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q2. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Des Moines Independent Community School District pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Des Moines Independent Community School District's H-1B filings is $59,169; half of filings fall between $53,071 and $63,362. Bonus and stock are not included.