Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Iowa
Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Iowa earn a median salary of $49,418 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -31.4% vs the national median of $72,090. An estimated 630 education teachers, postsecondary are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $18,660 to $62,430 depending on location.
$49,418
Avg median salary in Iowa
$62,430
Highest paying metro
$18,660
Lowest paying metro
630
Employed in Iowa
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Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Iowa | $62,430 | $49,310 | $81,490 | 70 |
| Southeast Iowa | $59,480 | $37,240 | $61,760 | 50 |
| Northeast Iowa | $56,850 | $56,850 | $59,140 | 30 |
| Waterloo, IA | $51,450 | $51,450 | $51,450 | 150 |
| Des Moines, IA | $50,020 | $28,850 | $63,590 | 190 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $48,480 | $42,000 | $79,690 | 90 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $47,970 | $38,030 | $63,120 | 50 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $18,660 | $18,660 | $63,600 | — |