How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Iowa?
$71,680a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in Iowa. That is $34.46 an hour or $5,973 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.46
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,130Median: $71,680Highest 10%: $103,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,130 | $14.49 | |
| 25th | $48,620 | $23.38 | |
| Median | $71,680 | $34.46 | |
| 75th | $88,360 | $42.48 | |
| 90th | $103,700 | $49.85 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waterloo, IA | $103,700 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $78,830 |
| Omaha, NE | $52,210 |
| Davenport, IA | $46,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 24. North Carolina | $74,240 |
| 25. Idaho | $74,180 |
| 26. Oregon | $72,440 |
| 27. Iowa | $71,680 |
| 28. Michigan | $70,550 |
| 29. Kentucky | $67,690 |
| 30. New York | $67,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $34.46 ($71,680 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $71,680 against $77,640 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Iowa rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
Iowa ranks 27 of 48 states.
Which city in Iowa pays postsecondary teachers the most?
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, with a median of $103,700 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.