SOC 25-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other — Iowa City
Iowa City, IA · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other in Iowa City, IA is $57,560 per year, 13.1% above the national median of $50,890.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other in Iowa City, IA is $57,560 per year, 13.1% above the national median of $50,890. Pay ranges from under $40,810 at the tenth percentile to more than $76,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,110 to $60,980.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.2 of every thousand jobs. Waterloo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $47,520. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 164th of 296 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,810 | −19.8% |
| 25th | $51,110 | +0.4% |
| Median (50th) | $57,560 | +13.1% |
| 75th | $60,980 | +19.8% |
| 90th | $76,200 | +49.7% |
| Mean | $57,580 | +13.1% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterloo | $47,520 | 60 | |
| 2 | Davenport | $42,470 | 50 | |
| 3 | Cedar Rapids | $38,920 | 100 | |
| 4 | Des Moines | $36,560 | 270 | |
| 5 | Dubuque | $34,660 | 30 | |
| 6 | Sioux City | $31,250 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Iowa City run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $57,560 goes as far as $65,558 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,558US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,560 a year, 13.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,810 to $76,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Waterloo, at $47,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other in Iowa City, IA?
The median annual wage is $57,560, or $27.67 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,890, so pay in Iowa City, IA is 13.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Iowa City, IA earns more than $76,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,810 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Waterloo, at $47,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Iowa City, IA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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