Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Iowa

Psychology teachers, postsecondary in Iowa earn the most in Cedar Rapids (average $70,610 a year) and the least in Des Moines ($63,930), across the 3 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychology teachers, postsecondary average at $90,260 and the median at $78,450 for 320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $93,860.

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Iowa

Cedar Rapids$70,610
Davenport$70,000
Des Moines$63,930

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cedar Rapids	$70,610	$67,710	$62,840	$56,433	89
Davenport	$70,000	$64,490	$58,610	$56,027	89
Des Moines	$63,930	$63,920	$51,170	$51,730	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Iowa

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1066.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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