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Preschool Teacher Salary in Iowa (2026)
$16.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,077/year ($2,340/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $33,830 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,390 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,910 Preschool Teacher jobs in Iowa (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $33,830 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 $28,077 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $33,830 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,880 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,588 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,286 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,077 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,340 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Iowa?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Iowa is $33,830 per year ($16.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,240 and $37,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $33,830, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $28,077 per year ($2,340 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 5,910 Preschool 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.