Nursing Instructors and Teachers Salary in Iowa
Also called: Nursing Instructors, Postsecondary
Nursing Instructors and Teachers in Iowa earn a median of $77,360 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($80,250)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,450; the top 10% earn over $104,820. Nationally the range is $48,800 to $129,500.
States ranked near Iowa
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Nursing Instructors and Teachers pay in Iowa
How much do nursing instructors and teachers make in Iowa?
The median is $77,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,450 and the top 10% earn over $104,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for nursing instructors and teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $80,250). Living costs are not included.