Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Iowa
Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Iowa earn a median salary of $58,981 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.1% vs the national median of $64,880. An estimated 570 special education teachers, middle school are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $57,060 to $61,370 depending on location.
$58,981
Avg median salary in Iowa
$61,370
Highest paying metro
$57,060
Lowest paying metro
570
Employed in Iowa
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Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $61,370 | $46,760 | $61,500 | — |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $60,370 | $47,260 | $75,680 | 130 |
| Iowa City, IA | $59,960 | $45,730 | $76,750 | 40 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $58,930 | $48,540 | $63,970 | 140 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $58,080 | $45,450 | $59,020 | 40 |
| Southeast Iowa | $58,070 | $38,820 | $58,880 | 90 |
| Northeast Iowa | $58,010 | $44,550 | $58,350 | 80 |
| Southwest Iowa | $57,060 | $47,240 | $58,530 | 50 |