How much does a childcare worker make in Iowa?
$28,420a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Iowa. That is $13.66 an hour or $2,368 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.66
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,950Median: $28,420Highest 10%: $37,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,950 | $10.55 | |
| 25th | $25,790 | $12.40 | |
| Median | $28,420 | $13.66 | |
| 75th | $31,730 | $15.25 | |
| 90th | $37,220 | $17.89 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $32,300 |
| Dubuque, IA | $31,730 |
| Omaha, NE | $31,330 |
| Des Moines, IA | $29,760 |
| Sioux City, IA | $29,330 |
| Iowa City, IA | $29,170 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $28,170 |
| Ames, IA | $27,850 |
| Waterloo, IA | $27,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 40. Kentucky | $28,920 |
| 41. Texas | $28,570 |
| 42. Arkansas | $28,450 |
| 43. Iowa | $28,420 |
| 44. Wyoming | $28,250 |
| 45. Georgia | $28,020 |
| 46. South Dakota | $27,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $13.66 ($28,420 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $28,420 against $34,980 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Iowa rank for childcare worker pay?
Iowa ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays childcare workers the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $32,300 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.