How much does a teacher and instructor make in Iowa?
$54,080a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Iowa. That is $26.00 an hour or $4,507 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.00
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,210Median: $54,080Highest 10%: $78,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,210 | $23.66 | |
| 25th | $51,130 | $24.58 | |
| Median | $54,080 | $26.00 | |
| 75th | $62,700 | $30.14 | |
| 90th | $78,000 | $37.50 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $98,390 |
| Omaha, NE | $66,770 |
| Des Moines, IA | $54,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 36. Missouri | $55,870 |
| 37. Arizona | $55,270 |
| 38. Michigan | $54,680 |
| 39. Iowa | $54,080 |
| 40. Vermont | $53,920 |
| 41. New Hampshire | $53,680 |
| 42. Idaho | $53,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $26.00 ($54,080 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $54,080 against $66,140 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Iowa rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Iowa ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays teacher and instructors the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $98,390 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.