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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Iowa (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $48,554/year ($4,046/month) for a single filer
Elementary School Teacher pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,300 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Iowa (occupation code 25-2021, “Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Elementary School Teacher salary of $60,580 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,554 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $60,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,090 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,634 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$2,302 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,554 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,046 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Elementary School Teacher make in Iowa?
- The median Elementary School Teacher salary in Iowa is $60,580 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,620 and $64,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Elementary School Teacher in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $60,580, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $48,554 per year ($4,046 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Elementary School Teacher jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 17,300 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.