Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Iowa earn a median salary of $59,106 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.1% vs the national median of $69,590. An estimated 2,170 special education teachers, secondary school are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $55,800 to $62,750 depending on location.
$59,106
Avg median salary in Iowa
$62,750
Highest paying metro
$55,800
Lowest paying metro
2,170
Employed in Iowa
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Iowa | $62,750 | $57,530 | $73,990 | 280 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $61,300 | $50,220 | $74,470 | 200 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $60,200 | $51,070 | $67,680 | 260 |
| Iowa City, IA | $59,770 | $48,700 | $62,170 | 100 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $59,050 | $46,950 | $65,590 | 60 |
| Ames, IA | $58,650 | $48,320 | $72,520 | 60 |
| Dubuque, IA | $58,540 | $47,000 | $62,310 | 80 |
| Waterloo, IA | $58,540 | $51,430 | $68,740 | 110 |
| Southeast Iowa | $58,260 | $46,970 | $59,970 | 180 |
| Southwest Iowa | $58,260 | $45,010 | $61,320 | 100 |
| Des Moines, IA | $58,150 | $51,350 | $70,230 | 640 |
| Northeast Iowa | $55,800 | $46,530 | $59,150 | 100 |