How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Iowa?
$77,360a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in Iowa. That is $37.19 an hour or $6,447 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.19
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,450Median: $77,360Highest 10%: $104,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,450 | $23.77 | |
| 25th | $61,360 | $29.50 | |
| Median | $77,360 | $37.19 | |
| 75th | $80,080 | $38.50 | |
| 90th | $104,800 | $50.39 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $97,390 |
| Des Moines, IA | $80,180 |
| Sioux City, IA | $79,050 |
| Davenport, IA | $75,730 |
| Waterloo, IA | $64,710 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $63,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| 35. Oregon | $78,050 |
| 36. Montana | $77,980 |
| 37. Georgia | $77,720 |
| 38. Iowa | $77,360 |
| 39. New Jersey | $76,980 |
| 40. Ohio | $76,700 |
| 41. Missouri | $76,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $37.19 ($77,360 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $77,360 against $80,250 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Iowa rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
Iowa ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays nursing instructor and teachers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $97,390 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.