How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Iowa?
$58,420a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Iowa. That is $28.09 an hour or $4,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.09
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,020Median: $58,420Highest 10%: $75,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,020 | $22.61 | |
| 25th | $48,830 | $23.48 | |
| Median | $58,420 | $28.09 | |
| 75th | $65,780 | $31.63 | |
| 90th | $75,860 | $36.47 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $63,360 |
| Omaha, NE | $61,870 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,260 |
| Waterloo, IA | $60,530 |
| Des Moines, IA | $59,370 |
| Sioux City, IA | $58,920 |
| Dubuque, IA | $52,490 |
| Iowa City, IA | $49,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 31. North Dakota | $59,420 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $59,350 |
| 33. West Virginia | $58,790 |
| 34. Iowa | $58,420 |
| 35. Indiana | $58,250 |
| 36. Florida | $58,100 |
| 37. Tennessee | $58,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $28.09 ($58,420 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $58,420 against $62,680 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Iowa rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Iowa ranks 34 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Cedar Rapids, IA, with a median of $63,360 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.