How much does an elementary school teacher make in Iowa?
$60,580a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Iowa. That is $29.13 an hour or $5,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.13
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,260Median: $60,580Highest 10%: $77,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,260 | $22.72 | |
| 25th | $48,620 | $23.38 | |
| Median | $60,580 | $29.13 | |
| 75th | $64,210 | $30.87 | |
| 90th | $77,400 | $37.21 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $62,670 |
| Ames, IA | $62,430 |
| Sioux City, IA | $62,270 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,650 |
| Des Moines, IA | $61,650 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $61,430 |
| Iowa City, IA | $60,870 |
| Waterloo, IA | $60,780 |
| Dubuque, IA | $57,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 33. Wyoming | $61,150 |
| 34. South Carolina | $60,820 |
| 35. Kentucky | $60,610 |
| 36. Iowa | $60,580 |
| 37. North Dakota | $60,030 |
| 38. Tennessee | $59,980 |
| 39. Indiana | $59,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.13 ($60,580 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $60,580 against $63,970 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Iowa rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Iowa ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays elementary school teachers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $62,670 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.