Physician Assistants pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for physician assistants is $64.79 an hour ($134,770 a year). About 1,200 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($135,880). Iowa ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $49.20 | $102,330 |
| 25% of workers | $57.72 | $120,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.79 | $134,770 |
| 75% of workers | $76.90 | $159,950 |
| 90% of workers | $87.95 | $182,940 |
Physician Assistants pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $137,420 | 110 |
| Iowa City | $134,770 | 230 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $133,830 | 340 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $132,880 | 60 |
| Sioux City | $130,970 | 70 |
| Cedar Rapids | $129,680 | 80 |
| Dubuque | $126,050 | 40 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $78,630 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,160 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $265,200 |
| Pharmacists | $138,860 |
| Physical Therapists | $97,560 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $81,050 |
| Occupational Therapists | $89,910 |
| Dentists, General | $181,520 |
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