How much does an educational make in Iowa?
$56,540a year
Median yearly pay for educationals in Iowa. That is $27.18 an hour or $4,712 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.18
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,470Median: $56,540Highest 10%: $77,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,470 | $20.90 | |
| 25th | $48,310 | $23.23 | |
| Median | $56,540 | $27.18 | |
| 75th | $65,820 | $31.64 | |
| 90th | $77,110 | $37.07 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $65,330 |
| Iowa City, IA | $59,850 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $58,800 |
| Des Moines, IA | $57,580 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,360 |
| Sioux City, IA | $56,340 |
| Waterloo, IA | $53,220 |
| Ames, IA | $50,260 |
| Dubuque, IA | $49,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for educationals.
| 44. Montana | $57,900 |
| 45. North Carolina | $57,630 |
| 46. Kansas | $56,590 |
| 47. Iowa | $56,540 |
| 48. West Virginia | $55,520 |
| 49. Florida | $53,140 |
| 50. Oklahoma | $52,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $27.18 ($56,540 a year).
Do educationals make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $56,540 against $64,330 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Iowa rank for educational pay?
Iowa ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays educationals the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $65,330 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.