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

Psychologist Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$91,690/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$44.08/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
440
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$104,476 #21 of 48

Psychologist pay in Iowa, explained

Psychologists in Iowa earn a median of $91,690 per year ($44.08 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $64,200, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $168,660. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $91,690 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $91,690 is worth about $104,476 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #21 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,200
$30.87/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$91,690
$44.08/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$168,660
$81.09/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $91,690 $104,476
Wisconsin $113,360 $120,474 −$21,670
Minnesota $107,030 $108,527 −$15,340
Missouri $99,410 $109,462 −$7,720
Nebraska $94,540 $104,924 −$2,850
Illinois $83,750 $83,785 +$7,940
South Dakota $80,130 $90,454 +$11,560

Psychologist in Iowa: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in Iowa?

Psychologists in Iowa earn a median of $91,690 per year ($44.08 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does Iowa pay psychologists well?

At $91,690, Iowa pays 9% below the national median for psychologists. An estimated 440 work in the state.

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