Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Iowa | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $60,580 | $72,224 | -16% |
| Median hourly wage | $29.12 | $34.72 | -16% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $68,998.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Elementary School Teacher in Iowa is $60,580, or about $29.12 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Elementary School Teachers is $72,224. Iowa is -16% below the national median.
Entry-level elementary school teachers in Iowa typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 17,300 elementary school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $60,580, Iowa offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.