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Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Iowa

In Iowa, economics teachers, postsecondaries earn $108,320 at the median — $null an hour. The range runs from $58K at the entry level to $0K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Iowa. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$108K
Median annual
$/hr
Hourly rate
$58K
Entry level (10th %)
N/A
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $108K get you in Iowa?

Estimated monthly take-home$6,570/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,064/mo
Rent as % of take-home16.2% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$121,900/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$5,506/mo

About economics teachers, postsecondaries

U.S. employed: 70
Category: Education

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Annual earnings by percentile, Iowa

Bar chart showing Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Iowa: 10th percentile $58,300, 25th percentile $67,850, median $108,320, 75th percentile $139,860, 90th percentile N/A. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$58K25th$68KMedian$108K75th$140K
Bar chart showing Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Iowa: 10th percentile $58,300, 25th percentile $67,850, median $108,320, 75th percentile $139,860, 90th percentile N/A. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level economics teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $58K. Mid-career wages sit at $108K. Top earners bring in N/A or more.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do economics teachers, postsecondaries make in Iowa?

The median is $108,320 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $58,300, and experienced economics teachers, postsecondaries can clear N/A. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $108K enough to live in Iowa?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,570/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,064/month, which eats 16.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a economics teachers, postsecondary salary go in Iowa?

Iowa has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median economics teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $121,900 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do economics teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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