How much does an educational instruction and library worker make in Iowa?
$40,620a year
Median yearly pay for educational instruction and library workers in Iowa. That is $19.53 an hour or $3,385 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.53
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,880Median: $40,620Highest 10%: $60,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,880 | $12.92 | |
| 25th | $32,010 | $15.39 | |
| Median | $40,620 | $19.53 | |
| 75th | $53,240 | $25.60 | |
| 90th | $60,980 | $29.32 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Iowa City, IA | $57,560 |
| Waterloo, IA | $47,520 |
| Davenport, IA | $42,470 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $38,920 |
| Des Moines, IA | $36,560 |
| Dubuque, IA | $34,660 |
| Omaha, NE | $32,680 |
| Sioux City, IA | $31,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for educational instruction and library workers.
| 40. Nebraska | $42,270 |
| 41. Texas | $40,930 |
| 42. Vermont | $40,880 |
| 43. Iowa | $40,620 |
| 44. Arkansas | $39,380 |
| 45. Pennsylvania | $38,760 |
| 46. Utah | $38,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational instruction and library worker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $19.53 ($40,620 a year).
Do educational instruction and library workers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $40,620 against $50,890 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Iowa rank for educational instruction and library worker pay?
Iowa ranks 43 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays educational instruction and library workers the most?
Iowa City, IA, with a median of $57,560 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.