The average annual and hourly salaries for postsecondary philosophy and religion teachers in the state of Iowa are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The comparison of the salary statistics of postsecondary philosophy and religion teachers amongst Iowa cities is shown in Table 3. The salary statistics are based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $42,530 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $54,550 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $69,250 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $95,810 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $124,050 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for postsecondary philosophy and religion teachers in Iowa in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $124,050. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $69,250. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent is $42,530.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of postsecondary philosophy and religion teachers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $69,250 | 6.05% | 4.53% |
| 2016 | $65,060 | 1.08% | - |
| 2015 | $64,360 | 1.60% | - |
| 2014 | $63,330 | -3.16% | - |
| 2013 | $65,330 | -1.19% | - |
| 2012 | $66,110 | - | - |
Table 3 shows the median annual salary of postsecondary philosophy and religion teachers in some Iowa cities and metropolitan areas. We note that the median annual salary of postsecondary philosophy and religion teachers in state of Iowa ranges from $63,870 to $72,950. The highest paying area for postsecondary philosophy and religion teachers in Iowa is Waterloo-Cedar Falls with a median annual salary of $72,950. The second highest paying city/area in Iowa State is Des Moines-West Des Moines (mean annual salary $71,500). The lowest paying area is Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area with a median annual salary of $63,870.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area |
