SOC 25-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — Northeast Iowa
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
At $61,870, median pay for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Northeast Iowa, IA tracks the national median of $62,680 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $61,870, median pay for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Northeast Iowa, IA tracks the national median of $62,680 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,970 and $64,680. The lowest tenth earn under $46,170, while the highest tenth earn more than $73,080.
Employment stands at 110, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Cedar Rapids leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $63,360. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 106th of 331 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,170 | −26.3% |
| 25th | $47,970 | −23.5% |
| Median (50th) | $61,870 | −1.3% |
| 75th | $64,680 | +3.2% |
| 90th | $73,080 | +16.6% |
| Mean | $58,960 | −5.9% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Rapids | $63,360 | 130 | |
| 2 | Davenport | $61,260 | 170 | |
| 3 | Waterloo | $60,530 | 60 | |
| 4 | Des Moines | $59,370 | 210 | |
| 5 | Sioux City | $58,920 | 50 | |
| 6 | Dubuque | $52,490 | 30 | |
| 7 | Iowa City | $49,880 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeast Iowa run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $61,870 goes as far as $70,467 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,467US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,870 a year, 1.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,170 to $73,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cedar Rapids, at $63,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Northeast Iowa, IA?
The median annual wage is $61,870, 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 $62,680, so pay in Northeast Iowa, IA is 1.3% lower. 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 Northeast Iowa, IA earns more than $73,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,170 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 Cedar Rapids, at $63,360 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Northeast Iowa, 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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