Self-Enrichment Teacher Salary in Iowa (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Iowa, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Iowa Median
$35,670
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.15
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-24% vs US median
US median $46,800
State Rank
#48 of 51
2,910 employed here

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Iowa?

A Self-Enrichment Teacher working in Iowa earns a median salary of $35,670 per year, or about $17.15 per hour. That is 24% below the national median of $46,800 for this occupation.

Within Iowa, entry-level pay starts around $21,570 while the top 10% make $72,800 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $28,090 and $50,020 a year.

Self-Enrichment Teacher salary range in Iowa

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$21,570$10.37
25th percentile (early career)$28,090$13.50
50th percentile (median)$35,670$17.15
75th percentile (experienced)$50,020$24.05
90th percentile (top earners)$72,800$35.00

How Iowa compares

Iowa ranks 48th out of 51 states and territories for Self-Enrichment Teacher pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$66,430
2New Hampshire$59,880
3New York$57,790
4Connecticut$55,240
5Oregon$53,790

Working as a Self-Enrichment Teacher in Iowa

Nationally, about 332,000 people work as Self-Enrichment Teachers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Iowa pay ($35,670) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Iowa?
The median Self-Enrichment Teacher salary in Iowa is $35,670 per year, or about $17.15 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $21,570 at the entry level to $72,800 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Iowa pay compare to the national average?
Iowa pays Self-Enrichment Teachers about 24% less than the national median of $46,800. Iowa ranks 48th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Iowa a good state for Self-Enrichment Teachers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $35,670 a year. About 2,910 Self-Enrichment Teachers are employed in Iowa. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Iowa?
The highest-paying occupations in Iowa include Emergency Medicine Physician ($429,050), Dermatologist ($424,970), Radiologist ($405,220), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.