Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $59,960 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,880
90th percentile $81,890
Employed locally 40
National median $64,880

Compare Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Iowa City, IA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
in
Iowa City, IA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,880
    25th
    $45,730
    50th (median)
    $59,960
    75th
    $76,750
    90th
    $81,890

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 81% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $99,270
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $85,640
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,150
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $78,840
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,560
    District of Columbia $77,750

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,040
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$57,030
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,690
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$38,490
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Iowa City?

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

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Iowa City, IA is 7.6% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Iowa City?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $37,880 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,730.