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How much does a history teacher make in Iowa?

$77,040a year

Median yearly pay for history teachers in Iowa. That is $37.04 an hour or $6,420 a month.

Hourly
$37.04
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among states
30 of 45
Jobs in the state
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,400Median: $77,040Highest 10%: $128,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,400$23.75
25th$62,620$30.11
Median$77,040$37.04
75th$93,160$44.79
90th$128,300$61.68

Cities in Iowa

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Omaha, NE$37,300
Salaries for every job in Iowa

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for history teachers.

27. Georgia$79,010
28. Louisiana$78,990
29. Colorado$78,410
30. Iowa$77,040
31. Montana$75,770
32. Wyoming$75,400
33. North Carolina$75,070
History Teacher salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a history teacher make an hour in Iowa?

The median hourly pay in Iowa is $37.04 ($77,040 a year).

Do history teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?

No: $77,040 against $83,820 nationally, 8% less.

Where does Iowa rank for history teacher pay?

Iowa ranks 30 of 45 states.

Which city in Iowa pays history teachers the most?

Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $37,300 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.