How much does a physician make in Iowa?
$323,500a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in Iowa. That is $155.51 an hour or $26,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $155.51
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,150Median: $323,500Highest 10%: $351,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,150 | $39.50 | |
| 25th | $316,400 | $152.09 | |
| Median | $323,500 | $155.51 | |
| 75th | $330,700 | $159.00 | |
| 90th | $351,000 | $168.73 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $239,200 |
| Omaha, NE | $214,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 8. Indiana | $340,300 |
| 9. Arizona | $338,300 |
| 10. Kentucky | $324,400 |
| 11. Iowa | $323,500 |
| 12. Rhode Island | $323,000 |
| 13. New York | $321,600 |
| 14. Oklahoma | $317,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $155.51 ($323,500 a year).
Do physicians make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $323,500 against $312,400 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Iowa rank for physician pay?
Iowa ranks 11 of 35 states.
Which city in Iowa pays physicians the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $239,200 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.