How much does an educational make in Iowa City?
$59,850a year
Median yearly pay for educationals in the Iowa City, IA metro area. That is $28.77 an hour or $4,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.77
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 231 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,830Median: $59,850Highest 10%: $75,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,830 | $23.00 | |
| 25th | $47,830 | $23.00 | |
| Median | $59,850 | $28.77 | |
| 75th | $74,210 | $35.68 | |
| 90th | $75,150 | $36.13 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for educationals.
| Omaha, NE | $65,330 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Iowa City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $90,900 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $67,820 |
| Substance Abuse | $66,810 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $55,350 |
| Child | $48,790 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $39,940 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $38,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational make an hour in Iowa City?
The median hourly pay in the Iowa City, IA metro area is $28.77 ($59,850 a year).
Do educationals make more in Iowa City than the national average?
No: $59,850 against $64,330 nationally, 7% less.
How does Iowa City compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $56,540, so Iowa City pays 6% more.
Where does Iowa City rank for educational pay?
231 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does an educational make starting out in Iowa City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,150 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.