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Economics Teachers Salary in Iowa

Economics Teachers in Iowa earn a median of $85,090 a year, −31% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$85,090
vs. U.S. median
−31% ($123,920)
Rank among states
41 of 42
Jobs in the state
80

Pay range in Iowa

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,790; the top 10% earn over $136,300. Nationally the range is $64,060 to $224,200.

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Economics Teachers pay in Iowa

How much do economics teachers make in Iowa?

The median is $85,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,790 and the top 10% earn over $136,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Iowa a good state for economics teachers?

On pay alone it ranks 41 of 42 (−31% vs. the national median of $123,920). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses