How much does an education teacher make in Iowa?
$62,090a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in Iowa. That is $29.85 an hour or $5,174 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.85
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,850Median: $62,090Highest 10%: $130,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,850 | $14.35 | |
| 25th | $45,060 | $21.66 | |
| Median | $62,090 | $29.85 | |
| 75th | $86,750 | $41.71 | |
| 90th | $130,100 | $62.56 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $75,920 |
| Davenport, IA | $54,620 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $48,700 |
| Des Moines, IA | $48,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 40. Kansas | $63,010 |
| 41. Georgia | $62,510 |
| 42. Ohio | $62,400 |
| 43. Iowa | $62,090 |
| 44. Mississippi | $61,860 |
| 45. Illinois | $61,560 |
| 46. Kentucky | $61,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.85 ($62,090 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $62,090 against $75,350 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Iowa rank for education teacher pay?
Iowa ranks 43 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays education teachers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $75,920 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.