For 34 Iowa Private Colleges, the average faculty salary is $64,484 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $78,488 at Iowa Private Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $66,333 at Iowa Private Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $59,670 at Iowa Private Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $53,064 at Iowa Private Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $49,637 at Iowa Private Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $44,289 at Iowa Private Colleges.
Iowa Private Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Iowa Private 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 | - | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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