How much does a special education teacher make in Iowa?
$71,050a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Iowa. That is $34.16 an hour or $5,921 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.16
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,390Median: $71,050Highest 10%: $90,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,390 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $56,100 | $26.97 | |
| Median | $71,050 | $34.16 | |
| 75th | $80,800 | $38.85 | |
| 90th | $90,870 | $43.69 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $73,110 |
| Omaha, NE | $64,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 13. Maryland | $76,100 |
| 14. District of Columbia | $71,130 |
| 15. New Jersey | $71,110 |
| 16. Iowa | $71,050 |
| 17. Minnesota | $69,470 |
| 18. Florida | $68,690 |
| 19. Utah | $67,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $34.16 ($71,050 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $71,050 against $76,580 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Iowa rank for special education teacher pay?
Iowa ranks 16 of 42 states.
Which city in Iowa pays special education teachers the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $73,110 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.