How much does a secondary school teacher make in Iowa?
$61,200a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Iowa. That is $29.42 an hour or $5,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.42
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,480Median: $61,200Highest 10%: $79,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| 25th | $49,390 | $23.75 | |
| Median | $61,200 | $29.42 | |
| 75th | $73,970 | $35.56 | |
| 90th | $79,270 | $38.11 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $63,900 |
| Ames, IA | $63,450 |
| Des Moines, IA | $62,480 |
| Iowa City, IA | $62,100 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,960 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $61,780 |
| Sioux City, IA | $60,510 |
| Waterloo, IA | $60,440 |
| Dubuque, IA | $60,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 36. Idaho | $61,690 |
| 37. Kentucky | $61,560 |
| 38. North Dakota | $61,210 |
| 39. Iowa | $61,200 |
| 40. Montana | $60,990 |
| 41. Florida | $60,410 |
| 42. Kansas | $59,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.42 ($61,200 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $61,200 against $72,040 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Iowa rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Iowa ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays secondary school teachers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $63,900 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.