How much does a special education teacher make in Iowa?
$63,590a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Iowa. That is $30.57 an hour or $5,299 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.57
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,490Median: $63,590Highest 10%: $90,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,490 | $22.35 | |
| 25th | $59,550 | $28.63 | |
| Median | $63,590 | $30.57 | |
| 75th | $76,580 | $36.82 | |
| 90th | $90,460 | $43.49 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $73,870 |
| Sioux City, IA | $73,110 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $64,100 |
| Des Moines, IA | $63,890 |
| Iowa City, IA | $62,860 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 24. Montana | $63,960 |
| 25. Virginia | $63,820 |
| 26. Minnesota | $63,630 |
| 27. Iowa | $63,590 |
| 28. Nebraska | $63,460 |
| 29. Maine | $63,440 |
| 30. Texas | $63,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $30.57 ($63,590 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $63,590 against $66,810 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Iowa rank for special education teacher pay?
Iowa ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays special education teachers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $73,870 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.