For 37 Iowa 4-year Colleges, the average faculty salary is $67,567 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $82,900 at Iowa 4-year Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $68,780 at Iowa 4-year Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $61,787 at Iowa 4-year Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $53,376 at Iowa 4-year Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $55,436 at Iowa 4-year Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $44,289 at Iowa 4-year Colleges.
Iowa 4-year Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Iowa 4-year Colleges by academic rank. You can filter the table to compare specific type of colleges of your choice.
| School Name | All Rank Average | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer | No Academic Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen CollegeWaterloo, IA | $73,466 | $85,873 | $72,326 | $66,337 | $51,359 | - | - |
| Briar Cliff UniversitySioux City, IA | $61,255 | $77,268 | $66,511 | $58,857 | $43,302 | - | - |
| Buena Vista UniversityStorm Lake, IA | $62,380 | $74,283 | $64,247 | $57,644 | $56,020 | - | - |
| Central CollegePella, IA | $70,020 | $81,306 | $66,792 | $58,433 | - | $64,267 | - |
| Clarke UniversityDubuque, IA | $61,502 | $68,580 | $62,802 | $58,305 | $57,621 | - | - |
| Coe CollegeCedar Rapids, IA | $65,616 | $85,043 | $66,224 | $55,362 | $48,000 | - | $28,543 |
| Cornell CollegeMount Vernon, IA | $71,330 | $81,723 | $66,566 | $65,628 | $53,772 | - | - |
| Divine Word CollegeEpworth, IA | $65,347 | $84,050 | $76,625 | $67,304 | $56,386 | $40,000 | - |
| Dordt UniversitySioux Center, IA | $65,261 | $71,429 | $63,226 | $61,070 | $55,099 | - | - |
| Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA | $93,608 | $108,249 | $88,441 | $74,775 | $86,919 | - | - |
| University of DubuqueDubuque, IA | $68,029 | $84,580 | $64,421 | $61,722 | $44,000 | - | - |
| Emmaus Bible CollegeDubuque, IA | $46,536 | - | - | - | - | - | $46,536 |
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminaryAnkeny, IA | $53,180 | $59,336 | $52,526 | $49,440 | - | - | - |
| Graceland University-LamoniLamoni, IA | $61,324 | $70,605 | $63,011 | $58,200 | $42,300 | - | - |
| Grand View UniversityDes Moines, IA | $67,739 | $73,012 | $64,001 | $69,225 | - | - | - |
| Grinnell CollegeGrinnell, IA | $113,182 | $149,763 | $115,703 | $86,680 | $91,667 | $64,775 | - |
| Orion Technical CollegeDavenport, IA | $38,142 | - | - | - | $38,142 | - | - |
| Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA | $114,501 | $138,313 | $103,351 | $92,515 | - | $50,455 | - |
| University of IowaIowa City, IA | $115,764 | $156,051 | $103,154 | $90,035 | $53,185 | $101,016 | - |
| Loras CollegeDubuque, IA | $63,347 | $68,188 | $62,139 | $61,712 | $40,460 | - | - |
| Luther CollegeDecorah, IA | $73,038 | $83,410 | $72,146 | $61,069 | $49,436 | - | - |
| Maharishi International UniversityFairfield, IA | $41,242 | $45,058 | $54,832 | $38,023 | $36,318 | - | - |
| Mercy College of Health SciencesDes Moines, IA | $56,955 | $70,020 | $61,260 | $56,635 | $48,574 | - | - |
| Morningside UniversitySioux City, IA | $68,146 | $78,041 | $65,459 | $65,400 | $65,529 | - | - |
| Mount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids, IA | $61,878 | $75,069 | $65,481 | $54,158 | - | $30,750 | - |
| University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA | $77,243 | $91,112 | $78,154 | $70,554 | $61,371 | - | - |
| Northwestern CollegeOrange City, IA | $68,197 | $77,405 | $67,550 | $58,574 | $55,573 | - | $64,999 |
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical CenterWest Des Moines, IA | $81,379 | $110,652 | $74,951 | $69,956 | - | - | - |
| Palmer College of ChiropracticDavenport, IA | $58,428 | $74,418 | $61,041 | $51,052 | $43,566 | - | - |
| Saint Ambrose UniversityDavenport, IA | $70,151 | $82,929 | $69,498 | $57,954 | $51,355 | $49,695 | - |
| St Luke's CollegeSioux City, IA | $58,759 | - | $64,070 | $58,383 | $51,902 | - | - |
| Simpson CollegeIndianola, IA | $60,503 | $65,181 | $50,048 | $60,592 | $61,606 | - | - |
| Upper Iowa UniversityFayette, IA | $55,503 | $68,492 | $59,778 | $52,824 | - | $44,729 | - |
| Waldorf UniversityForest City, IA | $52,171 | $62,329 | $53,510 | $50,888 | $43,390 | - | $37,079 |
| Wartburg CollegeWaverly, IA | $64,870 | $77,264 | $64,911 | $58,113 | - | $53,240 | - |
| Wartburg Theological SeminaryDubuque, IA | $62,440 | $74,177 | $59,519 | $49,229 | - | - | - |
| William Penn UniversityOskaloosa, IA | $57,545 | $65,391 | $63,030 | $55,885 | $54,305 | - | - |
Highest Faculty Salary in Iowa
- University of Iowa $115,764
- Iowa State University $114,501
- Grinnell College $113,182
- Drake University $93,608
- Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center $81,379
- Iowa Central Community College $77,689
- University of Northern Iowa $77,243
- Kirkwood Community College $76,118
- Des Moines Area Community College $74,046
- Allen College $73,466