verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Medical Assistant Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$45,480/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.87/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
5,990
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$51,822 #3 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in Iowa, explained

Medical assistants in Iowa earn a median of $45,480 per year ($21.87 per hour), in line with the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $36,730, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $54,960. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $45,480 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $45,480 is worth about $51,822 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #3 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

See the full Medical Assistant Real Pay Index arrow_forward

Medical Assistant pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,730
$17.66/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$45,480
$21.87/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$54,960
$26.42/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $45,480 $51,822
Minnesota $50,480 $51,186 −$5,000
Wisconsin $48,680 $51,735 −$3,200
Nebraska $47,370 $52,573 −$1,890
Illinois $46,090 $46,109 −$610
South Dakota $41,870 $47,265 +$3,610
Missouri $40,440 $44,529 +$5,040

Medical Assistant in Iowa: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in Iowa?

Medical assistants in Iowa earn a median of $45,480 per year ($21.87 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does Iowa pay medical assistants well?

At $45,480, Iowa pays about the same as the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 5,990 work in the state.

Medical Assistant salary in other states

All 51 states ranked arrow_forward

Related careers in Iowa