State profile · IA
Healthcare wages in Iowa
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 53 healthcare occupations in Iowa.
State tax (avg)
3.8%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
88
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
69
Across 53 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$429,050
- Dermatologists$424,970
- Radiologists$405,220
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$394,900
- Surgeons, All Other (legacy)$370,390
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Physical Therapist Aides$29,120
- Dietetic Technicians$35,220
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,080
- Orderlies$36,850
- Phlebotomists$38,240
Every healthcare occupation in Iowa
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
53 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | physician | $394,900 | $379,894 | 77 |
| Dermatologists | physician | $424,970 | $408,821 | 77 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | physician | $429,050 | $412,746 | 76 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $356,020 | $342,491 | 75 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $262,440 | $252,467 | 75 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $295,190 | $283,973 | 73 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $273,070 | $262,693 | 73 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $265,200 | $255,122 | 72 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $295,270 | $284,050 | 71 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $78,850 | $75,854 | 71 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | physician | $323,460 | $311,169 | 71 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $181,520 | $174,622 | 71 |
| Audiologists | allied | $97,180 | $93,487 | 71 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $36,080 | $34,709 | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $130,160 | $125,214 | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $134,770 | $129,649 | 70 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $44,860 | $43,155 | 70 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $45,480 | $43,752 | 70 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $131,360 | $126,368 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $138,860 | $133,583 | 70 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $48,430 | $46,590 | 70 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $42,910 | $41,279 | 69 |
| Radiologists | physician | $405,220 | $389,822 | 69 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $62,630 | $60,250 | 69 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $97,560 | $93,853 | 69 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $56,640 | $54,488 | 69 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $124,610 | $119,875 | 69 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $35,220 | $33,882 | 69 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $60,540 | $58,239 | 69 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $45,560 | $43,829 | 69 |
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