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

Physician Assistant Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$134,770/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$64.79/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
1,200
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$153,563 #4 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Iowa, explained

Physician assistants in Iowa earn a median of $134,770 per year ($64.79 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $102,330, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $182,940. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $134,770 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $134,770 is worth about $153,563 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #4 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$102,330
$49.20/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$134,770
$64.79/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$182,940
$87.95/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $134,770 $153,563
Minnesota $141,190 $143,164 −$6,420
Missouri $135,130 $148,794 −$360
Wisconsin $133,950 $142,356 +$820
South Dakota $133,200 $150,362 +$1,570
Nebraska $133,040 $147,653 +$1,730
Illinois $131,950 $132,005 +$2,820

Physician Assistant in Iowa: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Iowa?

Physician assistants in Iowa earn a median of $134,770 per year ($64.79 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Iowa pay physician assistants well?

At $134,770, Iowa pays 1% below the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 1,200 work in the state.

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