How much does a substitute teacher make in Iowa?
$37,230a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Iowa. That is $17.90 an hour or $3,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.90
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,980Median: $37,230Highest 10%: $47,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,980 | $14.89 | |
| 25th | $36,330 | $17.47 | |
| Median | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 75th | $39,270 | $18.88 | |
| 90th | $47,770 | $22.97 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux City, IA | $46,530 |
| Omaha, NE | $43,440 |
| Des Moines, IA | $37,750 |
| Davenport, IA | $36,850 |
| Iowa City, IA | $36,850 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $36,710 |
| Waterloo, IA | $36,440 |
| Ames, IA | $36,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 23. Vermont | $38,200 |
| 24. Nebraska | $37,690 |
| 25. Maine | $37,440 |
| 26. Iowa | $37,230 |
| 27. Ohio | $37,150 |
| 28. Florida | $37,080 |
| 29. Wyoming | $36,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $17.90 ($37,230 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $37,230 against $41,670 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Iowa rank for substitute teacher pay?
Iowa ranks 26 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays substitute teachers the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, with a median of $46,530 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.