Childcare Workers Salary in Iowa
Ranked #43 of 51 · IA
16.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $29,280 ≈ $14/hr
Median annual salary $28,420
Employment 6,020
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $21,950P25 $25,790 Median $28,420P75 $31,730P90 $37,220
About 80% of childcare workerss in Iowa earn between $21,950 and $37,220. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean childcare workers salary in Iowa is $29,280, about 16.4% below the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $14/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $32,300 | $32,640 | 810 |
| Dubuque, IA | $31,730 | $32,390 | 370 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $29,760 | $31,630 | 1,720 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $29,330 | $29,700 | 280 |
| Iowa City, IA | $29,170 | $30,130 | 460 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $28,170 | $28,200 | 380 |
| Ames, IA | $27,850 | $28,880 | 260 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $27,820 | $27,400 | 530 |