How much does a communications teacher make in Iowa?
$77,700a year
Median yearly pay for communications teachers in Iowa. That is $37.36 an hour or $6,475 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.36
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,380Median: $77,700Highest 10%: $104,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,380 | $24.70 | |
| 25th | $61,240 | $29.44 | |
| Median | $77,700 | $37.36 | |
| 75th | $97,200 | $46.73 | |
| 90th | $104,700 | $50.36 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $79,180 |
| Des Moines, IA | $76,580 |
| Waterloo, IA | $66,010 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for communications teachers.
| 22. West Virginia | $77,880 |
| 23. Pennsylvania | $77,790 |
| 24. New Jersey | $77,780 |
| 25. Iowa | $77,700 |
| 26. Ohio | $77,660 |
| 27. Louisiana | $77,250 |
| 28. Texas | $77,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a communications teacher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $37.36 ($77,700 a year).
Do communications teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $77,700 against $78,580 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Iowa rank for communications teacher pay?
Iowa ranks 25 of 48 states.
Which city in Iowa pays communications teachers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $79,180 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.