How much does a special education teacher make in Iowa?
$60,780a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Iowa. That is $29.22 an hour or $5,065 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.22
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,840Median: $60,780Highest 10%: $81,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,840 | $22.52 | |
| 25th | $51,430 | $24.73 | |
| Median | $60,780 | $29.22 | |
| 75th | $75,600 | $36.35 | |
| 90th | $81,570 | $39.22 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $63,600 |
| Iowa City, IA | $62,760 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $62,110 |
| Sioux City, IA | $61,830 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,710 |
| Des Moines, IA | $60,310 |
| Waterloo, IA | $59,760 |
| Dubuque, IA | $58,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 37. North Dakota | $61,210 |
| 38. Indiana | $61,130 |
| 39. Nevada | $60,810 |
| 40. Iowa | $60,780 |
| 41. Kentucky | $60,730 |
| 42. Idaho | $60,700 |
| 43. Kansas | $60,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.22 ($60,780 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $60,780 against $74,260 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Iowa rank for special education teacher pay?
Iowa ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays special education teachers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $63,600 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.