Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in Iowa
Ranked #44 of 50 · IA
19.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,980 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $47,480
Employment 1,020
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,080P25 $40,140 Median $47,480P75 $59,630P90 $73,290
About 80% of education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycares in Iowa earn between $36,080 and $73,290. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare salary in Iowa is $51,980, about 19.8% below the U.S. average ($64,800). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $52,880 | $55,120 | 30 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $51,810 | $58,270 | 60 |
| Dubuque, IA | $49,650 | $53,980 | 40 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $49,210 | $54,570 | 300 |
| Ames, IA | $47,660 | $51,560 | 50 |
| Iowa City, IA | $47,570 | $52,570 | 100 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $47,370 | $53,520 | 80 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $45,900 | $49,020 | 70 |
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