How much does a teaching assistant make in Iowa?
$38,960a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Iowa. That is $18.73 an hour or $3,247 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.73
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,790Median: $38,960Highest 10%: $66,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,790 | $10.96 | |
| 25th | $26,970 | $12.97 | |
| Median | $38,960 | $18.73 | |
| 75th | $56,410 | $27.12 | |
| 90th | $66,080 | $31.77 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $50,450 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,340 |
| Omaha, NE | $43,190 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 27. South Dakota | $39,840 |
| 28. Michigan | $39,830 |
| 29. Nebraska | $39,650 |
| 30. Iowa | $38,960 |
| 31. Pennsylvania | $38,020 |
| 32. Louisiana | $37,950 |
| 33. Florida | $37,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $18.73 ($38,960 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $38,960 against $42,910 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Iowa rank for teaching assistant pay?
Iowa ranks 30 of 45 states.
Which city in Iowa pays teaching assistants the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $50,450 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.