Elementary School Teacher Salary in Iowa
Based on 16K+ workers in Iowa
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IA)
$55,540
$26.702/hr
vs National Average
$64,107
-13.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $76K
16K employed in Iowa
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,340 |
| 25th percentile | $46,220 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $55,540 |
| 75th percentile | $61,670 |
| 90th percentile | $75,960 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in Iowa vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,380 |
| 2023 | $59,290 |
| 2024 | $55,540 |
| Year | Iowa Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,380 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $59,290 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $55,540 | $64,107 |