SOC 25-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Preschool — Iowa
Iowa
At $63,540, median pay for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Iowa tracks the national median of $64,830 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $63,540, median pay for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Iowa tracks the national median of $64,830 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $48,740 and $72,980. The lowest tenth earn under $36,250, while the highest tenth earn more than $72,980.
Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Iowa ranks 19th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 284th of 711 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,250 | −44.1% |
| 25th | $48,740 | −24.8% |
| Median (50th) | $63,540 | −2.0% |
| 75th | $72,980 | +12.6% |
| 90th | $72,980 | +12.6% |
| Mean | $61,470 | −5.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Iowa run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $63,540 goes as far as $72,369 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,369US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,540 a year, 2.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,250 to $72,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 19th of 45 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Iowa?
The median annual wage is $63,540, 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 $64,830, so pay in Iowa is 2.0% 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 Iowa earns more than $72,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,250 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.
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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