Preschool Teacher Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Iowa
$33,830
$16.26 an hour
10th percentile
$27,730
90th percentile
$48,390
Jobs (wage & salary)
5,910
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Iowa was $33,830 in May 2025, $4,310 (11%) below the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $29,240 (25th percentile) and $37,550 (75th percentile).
Iowa ranks 45 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,730 | $13.33 |
| 25th | $29,240 | $14.06 |
| 50th (median) | $33,830 | $16.26 |
| 75th | $37,550 | $18.06 |
| 90th | $48,390 | $23.27 |
| Mean (average) | $35,760 | $17.19 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Iowa, BLS OEWS May 2025.