Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary is $29.94 an hour ($62,270 a year). About 1,170 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($63,820). Iowa ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.67 | $45,080 |
| 25% of workers | $24.31 | $50,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.94 | $62,270 |
| 75% of workers | $38.26 | $79,580 |
| 90% of workers | $46.26 | $96,210 |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $69,920 | 90 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $62,420 | 260 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $59,790 | 140 |
| Cedar Rapids | $49,020 | 90 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 8,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Training and Development Specialists | $66,110 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $74,970 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $64,410 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | $57,660 |
| Tutors | $36,790 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $38,960 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $71,670 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $128,490 |
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