verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

High School Teacher Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$61,200/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▼ 15% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
12,310
public U.S. Median
$72,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$69,734 #26 of 51

High School Teacher pay in Iowa, explained

High school teachers in Iowa earn a median of $61,200 per year (— per hour), which is 15% below the national median of $72,040. Entry-level workers earn around $47,480, while the most experienced high school teachers reach about $79,270. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $61,200 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $61,200 is worth about $69,734 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #26 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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High School Teacher pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,480
$22.83/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,200
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,270
$38.11/hr

High School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $61,200 $69,734
Illinois $79,990 $80,024 −$18,790
Minnesota $76,460 $77,529 −$15,260
Nebraska $63,450 $70,419 −$2,250
Wisconsin $62,870 $66,815 −$1,670
Missouri $59,240 $65,230 +$1,960
South Dakota $51,050 $57,628 +$10,150

High School Teacher in Iowa: FAQ

How much do high school teachers make in Iowa?

High school teachers in Iowa earn a median of $61,200 per year (— per hour), compared with $72,040 nationally.

Does Iowa pay high school teachers well?

At $61,200, Iowa pays 15% below the national median for high school teachers. An estimated 12,310 work in the state.

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