Substitute Teachers Salary in Iowa
Substitute Teachers in Iowa earn a median of $37,230 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,230
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,300
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,980; the top 10% earn over $47,770. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58,420 median in Iowa
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,580 median in Iowa
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63,590 median in Iowa
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,200 median in Iowa
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$60,780 median in Iowa
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,450 median in Iowa
Substitute Teachers pay in Iowa
How much do substitute teachers make in Iowa?
The median is $37,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,980 and the top 10% earn over $47,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 50 (−11% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.