May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Northwest Iowa
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area
368 occupations
Across 368 occupations with published wages in Northwest Iowa, physicians, all other record the highest median at $278,630 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Northwest Iowa
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $278,630 | 40 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $239,560 | 110 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $182,650 | 210 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $158,180 | 90 | |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $136,710 | 80 | |
| 6 | Pharmacists | $134,590 | 240 | |
| 7 | Sales Managers | $133,860 | 190 | |
| 8 | Managers, All Other | $131,210 | 230 | |
| 9 | Natural Sciences Managers | $130,510 | 50 | |
| 10 | Marketing Managers | $130,280 | 90 | |
| 11 | Physician Assistants | $129,930 | 70 | |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | $128,530 | 270 | |
| 13 | Nurse Anesthetists | $124,470 | 50 | |
| 14 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $124,370 | 130 | |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | $120,330 | 90 | |
| 16 | Optometrists | $119,490 | 60 | |
| 17 | Veterinarians | $117,340 | 110 | |
| 18 | Information Security Analysts | $115,600 | 30 | |
| 19 | Purchasing Managers | $114,830 | 60 | |
| 20 | Financial Managers | $113,290 | 680 | |
| 21 | Electrical Engineers | $110,740 | 80 | |
| 22 | Software Developers | $107,610 | 170 | |
| 23 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $106,850 | 40 | |
| 24 | Administrative Services Managers | $105,280 | 50 | |
| 25 | Industrial Production Managers | $104,210 | 500 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 5,110 | $54,080 |
| Cashiers | 4,990 | $28,300 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,190 | $79,460 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,110 | $43,160 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,080 | $27,100 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 3,070 | $30,380 |
| Nursing Assistants | 3,070 | $39,070 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,060 | $29,990 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,050 | $81,400 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 2,850 | $48,920 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $20,470 | 1,570 |
| Bartenders | $21,320 | 880 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $21,570 | 140 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $21,980 | 280 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $25,480 | 800 |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | $26,020 | 30 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,850 | 360 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,100 | 3,080 |
| Childcare Workers | $27,200 | 670 |
| Dishwashers | $27,590 | 250 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.