How much does a special education teacher make in Iowa?
$60,440a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Iowa. That is $29.06 an hour or $5,037 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.06
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,490Median: $60,440Highest 10%: $77,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,490 | $22.83 | |
| 25th | $49,210 | $23.66 | |
| Median | $60,440 | $29.06 | |
| 75th | $66,580 | $32.01 | |
| 90th | $77,260 | $37.14 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ames, IA | $63,480 |
| Omaha, NE | $62,970 |
| Iowa City, IA | $61,440 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,240 |
| Sioux City, IA | $60,570 |
| Dubuque, IA | $60,470 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $60,160 |
| Des Moines, IA | $59,780 |
| Waterloo, IA | $59,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 33. Utah | $61,290 |
| 34. Hawaii | $60,940 |
| 35. Wyoming | $60,930 |
| 36. Iowa | $60,440 |
| 37. Kentucky | $60,060 |
| 38. Kansas | $59,970 |
| 39. Florida | $58,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.06 ($60,440 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $60,440 against $65,120 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Iowa rank for special education teacher pay?
Iowa ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays special education teachers the most?
Ames, IA, with a median of $63,480 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.