Physician Assistants Salary in Iowa
Physician Assistants in Iowa earn a median of $134,770 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $134,770
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($135,880)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,200
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,330; the top 10% earn over $182,940. Nationally the range is $99,380 to $190,280.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Pediatricians, General$262,440 median in Iowa
Physician Assistants pay in Iowa
How much do physician assistants make in Iowa?
The median is $134,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,330 and the top 10% earn over $182,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for physician assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $135,880). Living costs are not included.