Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Iowa

In Iowa, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $60,440 a year. About 2,560 people work in this job there.

$60,440Median yearly pay

$49,210–$66,580Middle half of workers, yearly

2,560People in this job in Iowa

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($65,120). Iowa ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Iowa

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$47,490
25% of workers	$49,210
Half of workers (median)	$60,440
75% of workers	$66,580
90% of workers	$77,260

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Iowa metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Ames	$63,480	70
Iowa City	$61,440	120
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island	$61,240	320
Sioux City	$60,570	170
Dubuque	$60,470	90
Cedar Rapids	$60,160	190
Des Moines-West Des Moines	$59,780	490
Waterloo-Cedar Falls	$59,500	180

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Iowa

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$60,580
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$61,200
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$60,450
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$33,830
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$60,780
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$58,420
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$63,590
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$57,660

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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.