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Middle School Teachers in Iowa earned a median of $60,450 a year (— an hour) in May 2025, 6% below the national median of $64,370; 6,270 were employed there, ranking #41 of 53 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $60,450 | $64,370 |
| Mean annual wage | $60,080 | $72,030 |
| Median hourly wage | — | — |
| 10th percentile | $40,920 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $47,780 | $58,530 |
| 75th percentile | $73,900 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $79,110 | $102,540 |
| Employment | 6,270 | 620,090 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.022 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.01 | 1.00 |
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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