May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Iowa

The median annual salary for elementary school teachers, except special education in Iowa is $60,580, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$2,330
Federal income tax-$196
Social Security-$144
Medicare-$34
State income tax (IA)-$65
Net take-home$1,891
Annual net: $49,166Effective rate: 18.8%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Iowa state rules; local taxes excluded.

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay across Iowa scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of elementary school teachers, except special education in Iowa earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Iowa paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Iowa?

The median annual salary for elementary school teachers, except special education in Iowa is $60,580 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $1,891 per biweekly check.

How much does a elementary school teachers, except special education take home in Iowa after taxes?

On the median salary of $60,580, a single filer in Iowa takes home approximately $1,891 every two weeks ($2,330 gross). The effective tax rate is 18.8%.

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