Self-Enrichment Teachers pay in Iowa
$42,060avg. a year
$20.22 an hour · 2,910 employed
Self-Enrichment Teachers in Iowa earn an average of $42,060 a year. That is $12,680 (23%) less than the U.S. average of $54,740. The best-paying metro area is Omaha, NE-IA at $49,880.
$35,670Median pay
$20.22Average hourly
+23%Avg. pay since 2020
#46Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Iowa metro areas
Average pay for self-enrichment teachers by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
12,010 jobs
Omaha, NE-IA
$49,880
$23.98 an hour
2420 jobs
Cedar Rapids, IA
$48,490
$23.31 an hour
3270 jobs
Iowa City, IA
$47,580
$22.88 an hour
4240 jobs
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
$45,410
$21.83 an hour
570 jobs
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
$42,910
$20.63 an hour
6140 jobs
Dubuque, IA
$41,820
$20.11 an hour
7930 jobs
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
$40,960
$19.69 an hour
8120 jobs
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
$39,880
$19.18 an hour
9190 jobs
Ames, IA
$34,920
$16.79 an hour
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Self-Enrichment Teachers pay in Iowa, charted
Pay over time
Iowa, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Iowa self-enrichment teachers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · Iowa highlighted · tap a state
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Iowa vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $54,740 | $26.32 |
| Iowa | $42,060 | $20.22 |
| South Dakota | $53,430 | $25.69 |
| Illinois | $50,730 | $24.39 |
| Minnesota | $49,000 | $23.56 |
| Nebraska | $47,150 | $22.67 |
| Missouri | $46,040 | $22.14 |
Related jobs in Iowa
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39,200
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,160
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,110
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,860
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,080
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,760
Average pay, Iowa, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do self-enrichment teachers make in Iowa?
The average is $42,060 a year, and the median is $35,670. That is $12,680 (23%) less than the U.S. average of $54,740.
What is the hourly wage in Iowa?
$20.22 an hour on average; the median is $17.15.
Where in Iowa do they earn the most?
Omaha, NE-IA ($49,880), followed by Cedar Rapids, IA ($48,490). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Ames, IA ($34,920).
How does Iowa rank?
Iowa ranks #46 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-3021. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national self-enrichment teachers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.