How much does an adult basic education make in Iowa?
$48,010a year
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations in Iowa. That is $23.08 an hour or $4,001 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.08
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,110Median: $48,010Highest 10%: $64,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 25th | $39,710 | $19.09 | |
| Median | $48,010 | $23.08 | |
| 75th | $54,220 | $26.07 | |
| 90th | $64,710 | $31.11 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $64,490 |
| Omaha, NE | $50,580 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $40,310 |
| Waterloo, IA | $39,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for adult basic educations.
| 41. Nebraska | $49,040 |
| 42. Nevada | $48,930 |
| 43. Alabama | $48,870 |
| 44. Iowa | $48,010 |
| 45. Georgia | $47,540 |
| 46. Ohio | $47,190 |
| 47. Kentucky | $44,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $23.08 ($48,010 a year).
Do adult basic educations make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $48,010 against $61,540 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Iowa rank for adult basic education pay?
Iowa ranks 44 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays adult basic educations the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $64,490 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.