How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Iowa?
$57,660a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Iowa. That is $27.72 an hour or $4,805 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.72
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,650Median: $57,660Highest 10%: $75,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,650 | $20.99 | |
| 25th | $48,460 | $23.30 | |
| Median | $57,660 | $27.72 | |
| 75th | $64,100 | $30.82 | |
| 90th | $75,930 | $36.50 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $63,530 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $62,100 |
| Des Moines, IA | $60,980 |
| Davenport, IA | $60,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 43. Kansas | $58,300 |
| 44. Mississippi | $57,910 |
| 45. West Virginia | $57,760 |
| 46. Iowa | $57,660 |
| 47. Indiana | $56,390 |
| 48. South Dakota | $56,070 |
| 49. Montana | $55,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $27.72 ($57,660 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $57,660 against $66,270 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Iowa rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Iowa ranks 46 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $63,530 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.