How much does a surgeon make in Iowa?
$370,400a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in Iowa. That is $178.07 an hour or $30,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $178.07
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,290Median: $370,400Highest 10%: $239,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,290 | $41.49 | |
| 25th | $236,000 | $113.45 | |
| Median | $370,400 | $178.07 | |
| 75th | $657,200 | $315.96 | |
| 90th | $239,200 | $115.00 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $204,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgeons.
| 19. Wyoming | $387,900 |
| 20. Massachusetts | $387,200 |
| 21. Tennessee | $373,500 |
| 22. Iowa | $370,400 |
| 23. New Mexico | $363,900 |
| 24. Virginia | $360,500 |
| 25. Nebraska | $341,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $178.07 ($370,400 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $370,400 against $414,000 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Iowa rank for surgeon pay?
Iowa ranks 22 of 47 states.
Which city in Iowa pays surgeons the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $204,900 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.