For 16 Iowa Community Colleges, the average faculty salary is $64,344 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $75,300 at Iowa Community Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $66,633 at Iowa Community Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $63,691 at Iowa Community Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $59,636 at Iowa Community Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $68,158 at Iowa Community Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $52,781 at Iowa Community Colleges.
Iowa Community Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Iowa Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny, IA | $74,046 | $78,381 | $68,838 | - | $64,898 | - | - |
| Ellsworth Community CollegeIowa Falls, IA | $70,257 | $77,345 | $71,399 | $60,652 | $53,341 | - | - |
| Eastern Iowa Community College DistrictDavenport, IA | $57,876 | $70,814 | $63,078 | $59,139 | $52,541 | - | $41,869 |
| Hawkeye Community CollegeWaterloo, IA | $58,269 | - | - | - | - | - | $58,269 |
| Indian Hills Community CollegeOttumwa, IA | $57,187 | $67,265 | $54,419 | - | $50,677 | - | $50,993 |
| Iowa Central Community CollegeFort Dodge, IA | $77,689 | $82,363 | $77,374 | $80,534 | $76,499 | - | - |
| Iowa Lakes Community CollegeEstherville, IA | $57,917 | $67,008 | $58,004 | $52,492 | $49,333 | - | - |
| Iowa Western Community CollegeCouncil Bluffs, IA | $60,703 | $69,812 | $64,370 | $61,737 | $57,015 | - | $42,758 |
| Kirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids, IA | $76,118 | $86,172 | $76,688 | $69,929 | $68,182 | - | $47,469 |
| Marshalltown Community CollegeMarshalltown, IA | $71,927 | $78,544 | $65,526 | $61,356 | $54,662 | - | - |
| North Iowa Area Community CollegeMason City, IA | $68,228 | - | - | - | $72,579 | $68,158 | - |
| Northeast Iowa Community CollegeCalmar, IA | $60,919 | - | - | - | - | - | $60,919 |
| Northwest Iowa Community CollegeSheldon, IA | $57,106 | - | - | - | - | - | $57,106 |
| Southeastern Community CollegeWest Burlington, IA | $67,503 | - | - | - | $67,503 | - | - |
| Southwestern Community CollegeCreston, IA | $50,991 | - | - | - | $50,991 | - | - |
| Western Iowa Tech Community CollegeSioux City, IA | $62,774 | - | - | - | $57,042 | - | $62,862 |
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