English Language and Literature Teachers Salary in Iowa
Also called: English Teachers, Postsecondary
English Language and Literature Teachers in Iowa earn a median of $79,720 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,720
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($78,760)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,960; the top 10% earn over $102,530. Nationally the range is $48,270 to $137,250.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$79,880 median in Iowa
English Language and Literature Teachers pay in Iowa
How much do english language and literature teachers make in Iowa?
The median is $79,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,960 and the top 10% earn over $102,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for english language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 49 (+1% vs. the national median of $78,760). Living costs are not included.