What is the average salary in Iowa City, IA?
$60,870a year
Average yearly pay across 296 jobs with official data in the Iowa City, IA metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $29.26
- Jobs with data
- 296
- Workers counted
- 83,600
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $407,200 |
| Physician | $257,300 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $208,900 |
| Chief Executive | $205,300 |
| Dentist | $199,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $161,600 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $151,900 |
| Pharmacist | $142,500 |
| Budget Analyst | $134,900 |
| Physician Assistant | $134,800 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Registered Nurse | $85,940 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,760 |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,940 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $61,960 |
| Cashier | $29,080 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $22,030 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $35,630 |
| General and Operations Manager | $81,120 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $37,660 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $36,440 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$120,900
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$151,900
- Chief Executive$205,300
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$134,200
- Construction Manager$97,710
- Education Administrator$103,400
- Education Administrator$101,300
- Education and Childcare Administrator$47,570
- Entertainment and Recreation Manager$79,480
- Facilities Manager$106,300
- Financial Manager$132,200
- Food Service Manager$75,150
- Fundraising Manager$105,200
- General and Operations Manager$81,120
- Human Resources Manager$118,100
- Industrial Production Manager$106,100
- Manager$109,100
- Marketing Manager$118,900
- Medical and Health Services Manager$107,600
- Natural Sciences Manager$100,300
- Property$58,350
- Public Relations Manager$127,800
- Sales Manager$126,500
- Social and Community Service Manager$66,420
- Transportation$100,600
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$75,100
- Budget Analyst$134,900
- Business Operations Specialist$78,850
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$66,660
- Claims Adjuster$74,330
- Compliance Officer$79,060
- Cost Estimator$75,070
- Credit Counselor$51,710
- Financial and Investment Analyst$80,810
- Financial Examiner$65,240
- Fundraiser$60,240
- Human Resources Specialist$71,120
- Loan Officer$98,630
- Logistician$73,920
- Management Analyst$84,100
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$63,790
- Meeting$48,030
- Personal Financial Advisor$89,860
- Project Management Specialist$96,820
- Training and Development Specialist$64,650
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$96,790
- Computer Network Support Specialist$66,680
- Computer Occupation$106,900
- Computer Programmer$113,600
- Computer Systems Analyst$82,040
- Computer User Support Specialist$61,750
- Data Scientist$72,120
- Database Administrator$101,600
- Information Security Analyst$120,400
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$87,770
- Software Developer$107,700
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$75,330
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$98,220
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$59,990
- Civil Engineer$93,020
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$69,950
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$69,130
- Electrical Engineer$107,000
- Engineer$102,700
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$79,220
- Industrial Engineer$85,800
- Mechanical Engineer$96,190
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$59,350
Life, physical, and social science
- Agricultural Technician$59,820
- Biological Scientist$80,100
- Biological Technician$48,050
- Chemist$65,270
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$92,210
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$63,690
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$78,780
- Life$62,920
- Medical Scientist$81,580
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$89,570
- Soil and Plant Scientist$84,360
Community and social service
- Child$48,790
- Community and Social Service Specialist$29,290
- Educational$59,850
- Healthcare Social Worker$67,820
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$55,350
- Rehabilitation Counselor$38,640
- Social and Human Service Assistant$39,940
- Social Worker$90,900
- Substance Abuse$66,810
Legal
- Lawyer$127,200
- Legal Support Worker$45,460
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$66,400
Educational instruction and library
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$57,560
- Elementary School Teacher$60,870
- Instructional Coordinator$67,400
- Kindergarten Teacher$49,880
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$77,680
- Library Technician$61,300
- Middle School Teacher$61,380
- Preschool Teacher$30,720
- Secondary School Teacher$62,100
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$44,070
- Special Education Teacher$61,440
- Special Education Teacher$62,860
- Special Education Teacher$62,760
- Substitute Teacher$36,850
- Teaching Assistant$30,340
- Tutor$43,920
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Editor$63,440
- Graphic Designer$49,350
- Interior Designer$58,890
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$37,720
- Producer and Director$63,090
- Public Relations Specialist$64,170
- Writer and Author$49,000
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Anesthesiologist$407,200
- Athletic Trainer$62,660
- Audiologist$97,180
- Chiropractor$77,970
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$52,140
- Dental Hygienist$92,020
- Dentist$199,400
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$86,940
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$65,420
- Emergency Medical Technician$52,210
- Family Medicine Physician$208,900
- General Internal Medicine Physician$82,590
- Health Technologist and Technician$62,690
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner$86,880
- Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Worker$41,920
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$63,690
- Medical Records Specialist$66,340
- Nurse Practitioner$129,000
- Occupational Therapist$91,560
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$42,730
- Optician$46,000
- Orthotist and Prosthetist$95,290
- Paramedic$66,090
- Pharmacist$142,500
- Pharmacy Technician$43,500
- Physical Therapist$94,480
- Physician$257,300
- Physician Assistant$134,800
- Psychiatric Technician$45,210
- Psychiatrist$161,600
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$65,820
- Recreational Therapist$60,140
- Registered Nurse$85,940
- Respiratory Therapist$75,110
- Speech-Language Pathologist$78,960
- Surgical Technologist$58,930
- Veterinarian$128,200
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$47,720
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$49,230
- Healthcare Support Worker$51,630
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$35,630
- Medical Assistant$43,550
- Medical Equipment Preparer$39,170
- Nursing Assistant$39,330
- Pharmacy Aide$36,370
- Phlebotomist$37,540
- Physical Therapist Aide$27,700
- Physical Therapist Assistant$58,140
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$35,310
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$52,640
- Firefighter$50,600
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$63,600
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$105,600
- Lifeguard$30,620
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$76,190
- Security Guard$39,540
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$21,900
- Chef and Head Cook$48,760
- Cook$29,200
- Cook$36,670
- Cook$35,910
- Cook$35,990
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$28,860
- Dishwasher$29,530
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$28,760
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$38,970
- Food Preparation Worker$35,120
- Food Server$29,350
- Host and Hostess$28,510
- Waiter and Waitress$22,030
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$28,870
- Animal Caretaker$33,510
- Childcare Worker$29,170
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$34,900
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$47,410
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$44,580
- Hairdresser$35,950
- Recreation Worker$31,740
- Residential Advisor$39,350
- Skincare Specialist$46,010
Sales and related
- Cashier$29,080
- Counter and Rental Clerk$44,020
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$79,250
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$47,290
- Insurance Sales Agent$71,440
- Parts Salesperson$39,160
- Retail Salesperson$29,940
- Sale and Related Worker$34,240
- Sales Representative$102,900
- Sales Representative$67,440
- Sales Representatives of Service$62,160
- Security$69,510
Office and administrative support
- Billing and Posting Clerk$50,050
- Bookkeeping$49,220
- Court$57,320
- Customer Service Representative$42,340
- Data Entry Keyer$40,260
- Dispatcher$51,880
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$62,740
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$66,430
- Hotel$33,290
- Human Resources Assistant$55,650
- Information and Record Clerk$58,430
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$49,060
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$46,140
- Library Assistant$33,690
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$53,850
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$43,240
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$50,130
- New Accounts Clerk$45,280
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$47,600
- Office Clerk$46,480
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$56,430
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,890
- Procurement Clerk$48,870
- Production$54,140
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$57,310
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$38,740
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,390
- Shipping$46,990
- Teller$40,680
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Agricultural Equipment Operator$46,940
- Farmworker and Laborer$31,700
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$49,680
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$58,130
- Construction and Building Inspector$78,030
- Construction Laborer$47,940
- Electrician$59,510
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,380
- Highway Maintenance Worker$60,110
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$60,530
- Painter$44,960
- Plumber$61,350
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$78,800
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$59,070
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$49,960
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$60,150
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$103,000
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$60,950
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$74,880
- Heating$64,440
- Helpers--Installation$34,650
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$63,490
- Installation$51,590
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$47,760
- Medical Equipment Repairer$59,280
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$63,740
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$62,870
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$60,890
Production
- Baker$37,140
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$35,810
- Coating$50,430
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$68,960
- Food Batchmaker$48,030
- Inspector$49,270
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$37,430
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$44,620
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$51,570
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$38,550
- Printing Press Operator$47,780
- Production Worker$35,040
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,450
- Welder$57,780
Transportation and material moving
- Bus Driver$48,530
- Bus Driver$49,590
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,240
- Driver/Sales Worker$36,060
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,570
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$61,960
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,670
- Laborer and Freight$38,060
- Light Truck Driver$42,030
- Packer and Packager$37,340
- Parking Attendant$31,270
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$56,810
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$36,830
- Stocker and Order Filler$36,440
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Iowa City, IA?
About $60,870 a year ($29.26 an hour): the average of the 296 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Iowa City, IA?
Anesthesiologist ($407,200), Physician ($257,300), Family Medicine Physician ($208,900).
What are the most common jobs in Iowa City, IA?
Registered Nurse (4,090 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (2,890 jobs), Retail Salesperson (2,710 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.