Veterinarians pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for veterinarians is $59.91 an hour ($124,610 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($130,100). Iowa ranks 30th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinarians in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.00 | $72,800 |
| 25% of workers | $45.50 | $94,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $59.91 | $124,610 |
| 75% of workers | $73.14 | $152,140 |
| 90% of workers | $81.23 | $168,950 |
Veterinarians pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $130,900 | 210 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $130,740 | 60 |
| Iowa City | $128,180 | 40 |
| Cedar Rapids | $127,160 | 100 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $124,470 | 100 |
| Ames | $118,240 | 80 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for veterinarians
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 3,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $295,190 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $35,720 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $45,560 |
| Registered Nurses | $78,630 |
| Pharmacists | $138,860 |
| Physical Therapists | $97,560 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $81,050 |
| Occupational Therapists | $89,910 |
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