Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Iowa
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Iowa
$55,350
National Median
$63,000
Employment
1,820
Entry Level (10th)
$44,020
Top Earners (90th)
$72,410
How Iowa Compares
Iowa pays $7,650 less than the national median for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools.
There are 1.164 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school jobs per 1,000 workers in Iowa (location quotient: 0.77).
Other States for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $90,530 | 17,920 |
| Washington | $85,340 | 3,290 |
| District of Columbia | $82,400 | 1,140 |
| Connecticut | $81,220 | 2,570 |
| New York | $80,750 | 20,500 |
| Massachusetts | $78,820 | 6,650 |
| Oregon | $78,320 | 1,730 |
| Rhode Island | $77,930 | 1,210 |
| Alaska | $77,220 | 370 |
| Illinois | $76,170 | 12,550 |
| New Jersey | $75,660 | 10,700 |
| Maryland | $75,550 | 3,640 |
| Michigan | $75,520 | 3,600 |
| Georgia | $67,710 | 9,700 |
| New Mexico | $66,490 | 1,000 |
| Virginia | $65,000 | 7,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,520 | 6,850 |
| Ohio | $64,060 | 10,050 |
| Wyoming | $63,520 | 610 |
| Colorado | $63,500 | 4,050 |