Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage

Highest-paying jobs in Southeast Iowa

420 occupations with published wages, ranked

The highest median wage in Southeast Iowa belongs to Family Medicine Physicians, at $290,000 per year. The lowest published median is $20,950.

The 25 highest-paying occupations

Median annual wage · Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area · May 2025
#	Occupation	Median	Jobs
1	Family Medicine Physicians	$290,000	130
2	Physicians, All Other	$289,460	60
3	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$239,200	90
4	Chief Executives	$182,650	240
5	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$141,160	240
6	Managers, All Other	$140,410	380
7	Physician Assistants	$139,050	80
8	Pharmacists	$135,140	340
9	Sales Managers	$134,160	300
10	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$131,870	50
11	Marketing Managers	$130,520	160
12	Nurse Practitioners	$126,340	300
13	Financial Managers	$125,500	770
14	Human Resources Managers	$124,720	180
15	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$123,910	250
16	Natural Sciences Managers	$123,560	40
17	Purchasing Managers	$119,740	90
18	Public Relations Managers	$116,010	40
19	Veterinarians	$113,900	130
20	Administrative Services Managers	$109,850	110
21	Optometrists	$108,910	60
22	Industrial Production Managers	$106,360	760
23	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$104,010	50
24	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$102,850	270
25	Electrical Engineers	$101,580	110

At the other end of the scale

Lowest published median wages in Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area
Occupation	Median	Jobs
Waiters and Waitresses	$20,950	2,200
Bartenders	$21,170	1,110
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers	$21,780	50
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers	$23,630	160
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	$24,490	190
Cooks, Fast Food	$25,480	1,350
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	$26,530	320
Amusement and Recreation Attendants	$26,760	490
Animal Caretakers	$26,790	380
Fast Food and Counter Workers	$27,460	4,900

Source and methodology

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.

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