Psychiatrists Salary in Iowa
Psychiatrists in Iowa earn a median of $295,270 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $295,270
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($281,870)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,320; the top 10% earn over $427,810. Nationally the range is $84,060 to $446,520.
States ranked near Iowa
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Psychiatrists pay in Iowa
How much do psychiatrists make in Iowa?
The median is $295,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,320 and the top 10% earn over $427,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for psychiatrists?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 46 (+5% vs. the national median of $281,870). Living costs are not included.