Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Iowa
Ranked #38 of 51 · IA
17.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,940 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $60,440
Employment 2,560
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,490P25 $49,210 Median $60,440P75 $66,580P90 $77,260
About 80% of special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools in Iowa earn between $47,490 and $77,260. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in Iowa is $59,940, about 17.5% below the U.S. average ($72,650). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $63,480 | $63,790 | 70 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $61,780 | $60,790 | 460 |
| Iowa City, IA | $61,440 | $60,090 | 120 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $61,240 | $62,030 | 320 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $60,770 | $59,480 | 180 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $60,570 | $59,790 | 170 |
| Dubuque, IA | $60,470 | $58,430 | 90 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $60,160 | $60,980 | 190 |
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