Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Iowa
Elementary school teachers instruct students in academic subjects like math, reading, and science while also helping develop social and emotional skills. They work in public or private elementary schools, typically with a single classroom of students in grades K-5 In Iowa the median pay is $60,580 a year, 5% below the national median of $63,970.
$60,580median pay in Iowa, per year
$48,620–$64,210middle half earn
17,300employed in Iowa
$63,970U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Iowa
14open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Iowa or remote
4employers hiring
11posted in the last 7 days
PA · CA · NJwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Learning StrategiesInstructingSpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessReading Comprehension
Knowledge areas
English LanguageEducation and TrainingMathematics (knowledge)Customer and Personal ServicePsychologyTherapy and Counseling
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education.
Licenses and training in Iowa
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other states
Washington · $102,350California · $99,650District of Columbia · $96,580Massachusetts · $94,000Rhode Island · $90,930New York · $85,760Connecticut · $80,600Alaska · $79,260New Jersey · $78,200Maryland · $77,680
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against elementary school teachers, except special education and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against elementary school teachers, except special education and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 25-2021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Iowa, annual.