Surgical Assistants Salary in Iowa
Surgical Assistants in Iowa earn a median of $66,030 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,030
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,330; the top 10% earn over $102,420. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
States ranked near Iowa
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Surgical Assistants pay in Iowa
How much do surgical assistants make in Iowa?
The median is $66,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,330 and the top 10% earn over $102,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 44 (−1% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.