How much does a psychology teacher make in Iowa?
$78,450a year
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers in Iowa. That is $37.72 an hour or $6,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.72
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,730Median: $78,450Highest 10%: $162,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,730 | $21.50 | |
| 25th | $62,070 | $29.84 | |
| Median | $78,450 | $37.72 | |
| 75th | $101,600 | $48.84 | |
| 90th | $162,000 | $77.87 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $80,040 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $67,710 |
| Davenport, IA | $64,490 |
| Des Moines, IA | $63,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychology teachers.
| 25. Alaska | $79,040 |
| 26. Arizona | $78,610 |
| 27. Ohio | $78,530 |
| 28. Iowa | $78,450 |
| 29. Washington | $78,330 |
| 30. Virginia | $77,950 |
| 31. Illinois | $77,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychology teacher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $37.72 ($78,450 a year).
Do psychology teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $78,450 against $80,340 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Iowa rank for psychology teacher pay?
Iowa ranks 28 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays psychology teachers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $80,040 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.