Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Iowa

In Iowa, the median pay for biological science teachers, postsecondary is $78,060 a year. About 540 people work in this job there.

$78,060Median yearly pay
$63,810–$103,960Middle half of workers, yearly
540People in this job in Iowa

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($84,620). Iowa ranks 40th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for biological science teachers, postsecondary in Iowa

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$59,130
25% of workers$63,810
Half of workers (median)$78,060
75% of workers$103,960
90% of workers$167,300

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Iowa metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island$76,16060
Des Moines-West Des Moines$75,18060
Cedar Rapids$74,36040

Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for biological science teachers, postsecondary

  • Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +7.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,700 openings a year (BLS)

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Business Teachers, Postsecondary$83,200
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$77,360
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$62,090

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.