Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Iowa earn a median salary of $56,093 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -11% vs the national median of $63,000. An estimated 1,930 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $47,150 to $60,960 depending on location.
$56,093
Avg median salary in Iowa
$60,960
Highest paying metro
$47,150
Lowest paying metro
1,930
Employed in Iowa
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $60,960 | $48,870 | $77,900 | 50 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $60,050 | $47,300 | $70,940 | 260 |
| Dubuque, IA | $58,760 | $47,150 | $60,950 | 60 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $58,610 | $46,930 | $62,110 | 130 |
| Waterloo, IA | $58,360 | $46,990 | $63,070 | 110 |
| Iowa City, IA | $58,150 | $46,400 | $61,580 | 90 |
| Southeast Iowa | $57,460 | $44,940 | $59,470 | 240 |
| Southwest Iowa | $57,460 | $46,170 | $60,110 | 130 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $54,620 | $46,820 | $62,710 | 130 |
| Des Moines, IA | $52,180 | $49,180 | $62,390 | 440 |
| Northeast Iowa | $49,360 | $46,620 | $58,890 | 120 |
| Northwest Iowa | $47,150 | $46,790 | $58,640 | 170 |