How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Iowa?
$62,270a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Iowa. That is $29.94 an hour or $5,189 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.94
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,080Median: $62,270Highest 10%: $96,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,080 | $21.67 | |
| 25th | $50,560 | $24.31 | |
| Median | $62,270 | $29.94 | |
| 75th | $79,580 | $38.26 | |
| 90th | $96,210 | $46.25 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waterloo, IA | $69,920 |
| Omaha, NE | $65,730 |
| Des Moines, IA | $62,420 |
| Davenport, IA | $59,790 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 26. Delaware | $62,400 |
| 27. North Carolina | $62,390 |
| 28. Tennessee | $62,310 |
| 29. Iowa | $62,270 |
| 30. Maryland | $62,060 |
| 31. Maine | $61,740 |
| 32. Nevada | $61,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.94 ($62,270 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $62,270 against $63,820 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Iowa rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Iowa ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, with a median of $69,920 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.