Childcare Workers Salary in Iowa

Median Salary

$28,420

per year

Hourly Rate

$13.66

per hour

Employment

6,020

in Iowa

vs. National Avg

-18.8%

National: $34,980

📊 Compared to the national median of $34,980, Iowa pays 18.8% LESS for Childcare Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$31,861

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

89.2

11% below national avg

Rent/Income

40%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Iowa

10th

$21,950

25th

$25,790

Median

$28,420

75th

$31,730

90th

$37,220

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).