How much does a special education teacher make in Iowa?
$63,540a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Iowa. That is $30.55 an hour or $5,295 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.55
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 45
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,250Median: $63,540Highest 10%: $72,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,250 | $17.43 | |
| 25th | $48,740 | $23.43 | |
| Median | $63,540 | $30.55 | |
| 75th | $72,980 | $35.09 | |
| 90th | $72,980 | $35.09 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $62,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 16. New York | $68,180 |
| 17. New Mexico | $66,010 |
| 18. Texas | $65,680 |
| 19. Iowa | $63,540 |
| 20. Nebraska | $62,760 |
| 21. Illinois | $62,580 |
| 22. Missouri | $62,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $30.55 ($63,540 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $63,540 against $64,830 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Iowa rank for special education teacher pay?
Iowa ranks 19 of 45 states.
Which city in Iowa pays special education teachers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $62,760 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.