How much does a childcare worker make in Iowa City?

$29,170a year

Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Iowa City, IA metro area. That is $14.02 an hour or $2,431 a month.

Hourly: $14.02
Vs. national median: -17%
Rank among cities: 255 of 385
Jobs in the area: 460

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $22,860Median: $29,170Highest 10%: $39,050

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$22,860	$10.99
25th	$26,810	$12.89
Median	$29,170	$14.02
75th	$30,870	$14.84
90th	$39,050	$18.77

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for childcare workers.

Davenport, IA	$32,300
Dubuque, IA	$31,730
Omaha, NE	$31,330
Des Moines, IA	$29,760
Sioux City, IA	$29,330
Cedar Rapids, IA	$28,170
Ames, IA	$27,850
Waterloo, IA	$27,580

Childcare Worker salary in Iowa Childcare Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Iowa City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker	$47,410
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker	$44,580
Residential Advisor	$39,350
Hairdresser	$35,950
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor	$34,900
Animal Caretaker	$33,510
Recreation Worker	$31,740
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$28,870

Salaries for every job in Iowa City, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Iowa City?

The median hourly pay in the Iowa City, IA metro area is $14.02 ($29,170 a year).

Do childcare workers make more in Iowa City than the national average?

No: $29,170 against $34,980 nationally, 17% less.

How does Iowa City compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $28,420, so Iowa City pays 3% more.

Where does Iowa City rank for childcare worker pay?

255 of 385 metro areas with data.

How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Iowa City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,050 or more.

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.