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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Iowa
Ranked #37 of 50 · IA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of kindergarten teachers, except special educations in Iowa earn between $47,020 and $75,860. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean kindergarten teachers, except special education salary in Iowa is $58,170, about 16.1% below the U.S. average ($69,370). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $63,360 | $61,930 | 130 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $61,870 | $58,960 | 110 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $61,690 | $59,930 | 70 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $61,260 | $65,110 | 170 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $60,530 | $59,940 | 60 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $59,370 | $59,300 | 210 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $58,920 | $58,280 | 50 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $53,740 | $55,950 | 90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do kindergarten teachers, except special education make in Iowa?
The median kindergarten teachers, except special education salary in Iowa is $58,420 per year (mean $58,170), and about 80% earn between $47,020 and $75,860.
How much do kindergarten teachers, except special education make per hour in Iowa?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $58,170 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Iowa a high-paying state for kindergarten teachers, except special education?
Iowa ranks #37 of 50 states for kindergarten teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $58,170 is about 16.1% below the U.S. average of $69,370.
Which metro areas in Iowa pay kindergarten teachers, except special education the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Iowa for kindergarten teachers, except special education are Cedar Rapids, IA ($63,360), Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area ($61,870), Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area ($61,690), by median annual wage.
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