Metro profile · CBSA 26980
Healthcare wages in Iowa City, IA
34 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
45
Across 34 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Iowa City
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
34 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | physician | $199,410 | $191,832 | 50 |
| Paramedics | allied | $52,210 | $50,226 | 50 |
| Anesthesiologists | physician | $407,230 | $391,755 | 48 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $134,770 | $129,649 | 47 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $45,210 | $43,492 | 47 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $35,630 | $34,276 | 47 |
| Audiologists | allied | $97,180 | $93,487 | 47 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $142,530 | $137,114 | 47 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $63,690 | $61,270 | 47 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $47,720 | $45,907 | 47 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $49,230 | $47,359 | 47 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $128,180 | $123,309 | 46 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $257,340 | $247,561 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $129,030 | $124,127 | 46 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $60,140 | $57,855 | 46 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $43,500 | $41,847 | 46 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $42,730 | $41,106 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $39,330 | $37,835 | 46 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $43,550 | $41,895 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $94,480 | $90,890 | 45 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $86,940 | $83,636 | 45 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $75,110 | $72,256 | 45 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $91,560 | $88,081 | 45 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $58,930 | $56,691 | 45 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $58,140 | $55,931 | 44 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $52,140 | $50,159 | 44 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $65,820 | $63,319 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $85,940 | $82,674 | 44 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $208,900 | $200,962 | 44 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $37,540 | $36,113 | 44 |
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