Childcare Workers Salary in Iowa
Childcare Workers in Iowa earn a median of $28,420 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $28,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,020
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,950; the top 10% earn over $37,220. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$33,830 median in Iowa
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$63,540 median in Iowa
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58,420 median in Iowa
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$57,660 median in Iowa
- Residential Advisors$36,850 median in Iowa
- Nannies$28,420 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
Childcare Workers pay in Iowa
How much do childcare workers make in Iowa?
The median is $28,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,950 and the top 10% earn over $37,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.