Adapted Physical Education Specialists Salary in Iowa
Adapted Physical Education Specialists in Iowa earn a median of $71,050 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Special Education Teachers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,050
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($76,580)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,390; the top 10% earn over $90,870. Nationally the range is $48,440 to $120,080.
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Adapted Physical Education Specialists pay in Iowa
How much do adapted physical education specialists make in Iowa?
The median is $71,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,390 and the top 10% earn over $90,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for adapted physical education specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 42 (−7% vs. the national median of $76,580). Living costs are not included.