How much does a teaching assistant make in Iowa?
$30,510a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Iowa. That is $14.67 an hour or $2,543 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.67
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,400Median: $30,510Highest 10%: $37,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,400 | $10.77 | |
| 25th | $28,060 | $13.49 | |
| Median | $30,510 | $14.67 | |
| 75th | $35,530 | $17.08 | |
| 90th | $37,520 | $18.04 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $35,910 |
| Des Moines, IA | $34,620 |
| Davenport, IA | $34,530 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $32,890 |
| Sioux City, IA | $30,880 |
| Ames, IA | $30,420 |
| Dubuque, IA | $30,410 |
| Iowa City, IA | $30,340 |
| Waterloo, IA | $29,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 34. Florida | $34,430 |
| 35. Indiana | $33,300 |
| 36. Nevada | $31,900 |
| 37. Iowa | $30,510 |
| 38. Kentucky | $30,160 |
| 39. Texas | $29,850 |
| 40. West Virginia | $29,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $14.67 ($30,510 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $30,510 against $36,780 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Iowa rank for teaching assistant pay?
Iowa ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays teaching assistants the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $35,910 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.