salary$61,650 a yearmedian pay in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$79,840per year
Jobs in the area1,760people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Davenport?
OK. Rent of $1,262 a month takes 24.6% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Davenport, IA?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL area is $61,650 a year. Most earn between $47,010 and $79,840.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Davenport?
Typical rent of $1,262 a month takes 24.6% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area.