DOL Median (Iowa)
$39,611
vs National
-16%
National: $47,142BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,866
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$39,611
-16% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$47,142
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Iowa earns $39,611 in nominal terms, which is 16% below the national average of $47,142. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,866 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Iowa
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL | $49,243 | 3 |
| Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District | $48,168 | 1 |
| Des Moines Independent Community School District | $45,148 | 2 |
| Pella Christian Grade School | $43,453 | 10 |
| Holy Family Catholic Schools | $38,386 | 6 |
| WATERLOO COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | $36,000 | 1 |
| ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL | $33,220 | 2 |
| WAHLERT HIGH SCHOOL | $31,149 | 1 |
| MAHARISHI SCHOOL OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT | N/A | 1 |
| MARSHALLTOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | N/A | 2 |
| SIOUX CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make in Iowa?
The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Iowa is $39,611 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
A Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Iowa earns 16% less than the national median of $47,142, or $43,866 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.