How much does a middle school teacher make in Iowa?
$60,450a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Iowa. That is $29.06 an hour or $5,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.06
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,920Median: $60,450Highest 10%: $79,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,920 | $19.67 | |
| 25th | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| Median | $60,450 | $29.06 | |
| 75th | $73,900 | $35.53 | |
| 90th | $79,110 | $38.03 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $63,750 |
| Ames, IA | $63,200 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $63,040 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,800 |
| Iowa City, IA | $61,380 |
| Des Moines, IA | $60,980 |
| Waterloo, IA | $60,460 |
| Sioux City, IA | $57,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 37. Indiana | $60,700 |
| 38. Tennessee | $60,690 |
| 39. Kansas | $60,580 |
| 40. Iowa | $60,450 |
| 41. North Dakota | $60,100 |
| 42. Arizona | $59,710 |
| 43. Arkansas | $59,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.06 ($60,450 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $60,450 against $64,370 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Iowa rank for middle school teacher pay?
Iowa ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays middle school teachers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $63,750 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.