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

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

Median annual salary $59,770 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,070
90th percentile $79,110
Employed locally 100
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,070
    25th
    $48,700
    50th (median)
    $59,770
    75th
    $62,170
    90th
    $79,110

    Iowa City economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $101,250
    District of Columbia $96,880
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $90,040
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $89,980
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,570
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $79,250

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary 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, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Iowa City, IA is 14.1% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,070 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,700.