Middle School Teachers Salary in Iowa
Also called: Middle School Teachers
Middle School Teachers in Iowa earn a median of $60,450 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($64,370)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,270
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,920; the top 10% earn over $79,110. Nationally the range is $48,080 to $102,540.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58,420 median in Iowa
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,200 median in Iowa
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,580 median in Iowa
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63,590 median in Iowa
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$60,780 median in Iowa
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$48,010 median in Iowa
Middle School Teachers pay in Iowa
How much do middle school teachers make in Iowa?
The median is $60,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,920 and the top 10% earn over $79,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for middle school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $64,370). Living costs are not included.