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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Iowa

In Iowa, the median pay for substitute teachers, short-term is $17.90 an hour ($37,230 a year). About 7,300 people work in this job there.

$17.90Median hourly pay
$36,330–$39,270Middle half of workers, yearly
7,300People in this job in Iowa

That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($41,670). Iowa ranks 26th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for substitute teachers, short-term in Iowa

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.90$30,980
25% of workers$17.47$36,330
Half of workers (median)$17.90$37,230
75% of workers$18.88$39,270
90% of workers$22.96$47,770

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Iowa metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Sioux City$46,530360
Des Moines-West Des Moines$37,7501,780
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island$36,850990
Iowa City$36,850470
Cedar Rapids$36,710650
Waterloo-Cedar Falls$36,440400
Ames$36,330260

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

Education, experience and outlook for substitute teachers, short-term

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 65,000 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Iowa

JobMedian 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
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$60,780
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58,420
Tutors$36,790
Self-Enrichment Teachers$35,670

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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.