How much does a preschool teacher make in Iowa?
$33,830a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in Iowa. That is $16.26 an hour or $2,819 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.26
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,730Median: $33,830Highest 10%: $48,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,730 | $13.33 | |
| 25th | $29,240 | $14.06 | |
| Median | $33,830 | $16.26 | |
| 75th | $37,550 | $18.05 | |
| 90th | $48,390 | $23.26 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $44,440 |
| Sioux City, IA | $37,840 |
| Davenport, IA | $37,200 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $34,880 |
| Des Moines, IA | $33,850 |
| Dubuque, IA | $31,130 |
| Iowa City, IA | $30,720 |
| Ames, IA | $30,590 |
| Waterloo, IA | $30,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 42. Tennessee | $34,280 |
| 43. Arkansas | $34,190 |
| 44. Texas | $33,860 |
| 45. Iowa | $33,830 |
| 46. Idaho | $32,800 |
| 47. West Virginia | $32,480 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $31,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $16.26 ($33,830 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $33,830 against $38,140 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Iowa rank for preschool teacher pay?
Iowa ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays preschool teachers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $44,440 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.