Medical Assistants Salary in Iowa
Medical Assistants in Iowa earn a median of $45,480 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,480
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,990
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,730; the top 10% earn over $54,960. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
States ranked near Iowa
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Medical Assistants pay in Iowa
How much do medical assistants make in Iowa?
The median is $45,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,730 and the top 10% earn over $54,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.