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Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Iowa

The median mathematical science teachers, postsecondary in Iowa earns $80,300 a year, about the same as the US median. After tax that is roughly $5,189 a month.

10th percentile
$52,810
25th percentile
$65,400
Median percentile
$80,300
75th percentile
$103,060
90th percentile
$134,040

Based on 450 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$62,270 take-home a year
Gross pay$80,300
Federal income tax−$8,836
Social Security + Medicare−$6,143
Iowa income tax (approx.)−$3,051
Monthly take-home$5,189
Every two weeks$2,395

Does it go far here?

$91,497Median pay in Iowa is worth this at average US prices (local price level 87.8 vs 100).
19%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($972 a month, Census ACS).

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JobMedian pay
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Architectural and Engineering Managers$147,320
Computer and Information Systems Managers$143,780
Pharmacists$138,860
Physician Assistants$134,770

All mathematical science teachers, postsecondary salaries · Take-home pay in Iowa