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Political Science Teachers Salary in Iowa

Political Science Teachers in Iowa earn a median of $80,160 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$80,160
vs. U.S. median
−18% ($98,070)
Rank among states
32 of 45
Jobs in the state
100

Pay range in Iowa

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,470; the top 10% earn over $167,090. Nationally the range is $56,450 to $174,660.

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Political Science Teachers pay in Iowa

How much do political science teachers make in Iowa?

The median is $80,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,470 and the top 10% earn over $167,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Iowa a good state for political science teachers?

On pay alone it ranks 32 of 45 (−18% vs. the national median of $98,070). 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