Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Northwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,150 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,550
90th percentile $59,210
Employed locally 170
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,550
    25th
    $46,790
    50th (median)
    $47,150
    75th
    $58,640
    90th
    $59,210

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Related occupations in Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,770
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,190
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$56,410
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36,290
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$47,440
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$28,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Northwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Northwest Iowa is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Iowa above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Northwest Iowa is 25.2% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,550 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,790.