How much does a political science teacher make in Iowa?
$80,160a year
Median yearly pay for political science teachers in Iowa. That is $38.54 an hour or $6,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.54
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,470Median: $80,160Highest 10%: $167,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,470 | $23.30 | |
| 25th | $64,100 | $30.82 | |
| Median | $80,160 | $38.54 | |
| 75th | $101,700 | $48.89 | |
| 90th | $167,100 | $80.33 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for political science teachers.
| 29. Tennessee | $81,330 |
| 30. New Mexico | $80,640 |
| 31. Utah | $80,610 |
| 32. Iowa | $80,160 |
| 33. Ohio | $80,090 |
| 34. Georgia | $79,870 |
| 35. Kansas | $78,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a political science teacher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $38.54 ($80,160 a year).
Do political science teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $80,160 against $98,070 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Iowa rank for political science teacher pay?
Iowa ranks 32 of 45 states.
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.