SOC 25-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Iowa
Iowa · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Iowa is $80,300 per year, close to the national median of $79,940 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Iowa is $80,300 per year, close to the national median of $79,940 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $65,400 and $103,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $52,810 and the ninetieth at $134,040.
The area has 450 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Iowa ranks number 24th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Cedar Rapids records the highest median at $81,010. Of the 711 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 161st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,810 | −33.9% |
| 25th | $65,400 | −18.2% |
| Median (50th) | $80,300 | +0.5% |
| 75th | $103,060 | +28.9% |
| 90th | $134,040 | +67.7% |
| Mean | $91,700 | +14.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Rapids | $81,010 | 30 | |
| 2 | Des Moines | $74,030 | 50 | |
| 3 | Davenport | $64,340 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Iowa run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $80,300 goes as far as $91,458 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,458US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,300 a year, 0.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,810 to $134,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 450 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 24th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cedar Rapids, at $81,010.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Iowa?
The median annual wage is $80,300, 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 $79,940, so pay in Iowa is 0.5% 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 earns more than $134,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,810 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 Cedar Rapids, at $81,010 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 450 jobs in this occupation in Iowa. 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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