How much does a veterinarian make in Iowa?
$124,600a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in Iowa. That is $59.91 an hour or $10,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.91
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,800Median: $124,600Highest 10%: $169,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,800 | $35.00 | |
| 25th | $94,640 | $45.50 | |
| Median | $124,600 | $59.91 | |
| 75th | $152,100 | $73.14 | |
| 90th | $169,000 | $81.23 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $130,900 |
| Waterloo, IA | $130,700 |
| Iowa City, IA | $128,200 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $127,200 |
| Davenport, IA | $124,500 |
| Ames, IA | $118,200 |
| Omaha, NE | $107,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinarians.
| 27. Nevada | $125,600 |
| 28. Michigan | $125,400 |
| 29. Ohio | $125,100 |
| 30. Iowa | $124,600 |
| 31. Indiana | $124,500 |
| 32. Louisiana | $124,400 |
| 33. Tennessee | $124,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $59.91 ($124,600 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $124,600 against $130,100 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Iowa rank for veterinarian pay?
Iowa ranks 30 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays veterinarians the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $130,900 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.