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High School Teacher Salary in Iowa (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $49,029/year ($4,086/month) for a single filer
High School Teacher pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,310 High School Teacher jobs in Iowa (occupation code 25-2031, “Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median High School Teacher salary of $61,200 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 $49,029 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $61,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,164 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,682 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$2,326 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,029 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,086 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a High School Teacher make in Iowa?
- The median High School Teacher salary in Iowa is $61,200 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,390 and $73,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a High School Teacher in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $61,200, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $49,029 per year ($4,086 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many High School Teacher jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 12,310 High 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.