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How much does a special education teacher make in Davenport?

$62,820a year

Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area. That is $30.20 an hour or $5,235 a month.

Hourly
$30.20
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
129 of 242
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,840Median: $62,820Highest 10%: $83,560
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,840$22.04
25th$51,310$24.67
Median$62,820$30.20
75th$79,570$38.25
90th$83,560$40.17

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for special education teachers.

Omaha, NE$73,870
Sioux City, IA$73,110
Cedar Rapids, IA$64,100
Des Moines, IA$63,890
Iowa City, IA$62,860
Special Education Teacher salary in Iowa Special Education Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in Davenport

Same field, median yearly pay.

Business Teacher$78,990
Biological Science Teacher$76,160
Nursing Instructor and Teacher$75,730
Instructional Coordinator$73,890
Health Specialties Teacher$72,780
Adult Basic Education$64,490
Middle School Teacher$62,800
Secondary School Teacher$61,960
Special Education Teacher$61,710
Elementary School Teacher$61,650
Salaries for every job in Davenport, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Davenport?

The median hourly pay in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area is $30.20 ($62,820 a year).

Do special education teachers make more in Davenport than the national average?

No: $62,820 against $66,810 nationally, 6% less.

How does Davenport compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $63,590, so Davenport pays 1% less.

Where does Davenport rank for special education teacher pay?

129 of 242 metro areas with data.

How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Davenport?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,560 or more.

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.