How much does a physician assistant make in Iowa?
$134,800a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Iowa. That is $64.79 an hour or $11,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.79
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,300Median: $134,800Highest 10%: $182,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,300 | $49.20 | |
| 25th | $120,100 | $57.72 | |
| Median | $134,800 | $64.79 | |
| 75th | $160,000 | $76.90 | |
| 90th | $182,900 | $87.95 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $137,400 |
| Iowa City, IA | $134,800 |
| Omaha, NE | $134,100 |
| Des Moines, IA | $133,800 |
| Waterloo, IA | $132,900 |
| Sioux City, IA | $131,000 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $129,700 |
| Dubuque, IA | $126,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 20. Virginia | $135,900 |
| 21. District of Columbia | $135,100 |
| 22. Missouri | $135,100 |
| 23. Iowa | $134,800 |
| 24. Utah | $134,700 |
| 25. Nevada | $134,700 |
| 26. Arizona | $134,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $64.79 ($134,800 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $134,800 against $135,900 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Iowa rank for physician assistant pay?
Iowa ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays physician assistants the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $137,400 a year.
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.