May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Southwest Iowa
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area
276 occupations
Across 276 occupations with published wages in Southwest Iowa, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $310,780 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Southwest Iowa
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $310,780 | 80 | |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | $290,090 | 30 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $173,720 | 150 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $169,990 | 50 | |
| 5 | Physician Assistants | $140,100 | 50 | |
| 6 | Nurse Practitioners | $137,420 | 190 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $137,160 | 150 | |
| 8 | Optometrists | $134,660 | 40 | |
| 9 | Sales Managers | $130,950 | 110 | |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $125,330 | 50 | |
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $124,930 | 50 | |
| 12 | Administrative Services Managers | $123,100 | 30 | |
| 13 | Human Resources Managers | $116,660 | 50 | |
| 14 | Financial Managers | $116,220 | 300 | |
| 15 | Software Developers | $116,060 | 90 | |
| 16 | Marketing Managers | $114,990 | 50 | |
| 17 | Electrical Engineers | $102,760 | 40 | |
| 18 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $102,710 | 390 | |
| 19 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $102,230 | 180 | |
| 20 | Industrial Production Managers | $101,780 | 190 | |
| 21 | Occupational Therapists | $101,770 | 60 | |
| 22 | Veterinarians | $100,640 | 60 | |
| 23 | Managers, All Other | $99,070 | 90 | |
| 24 | Physical Therapists | $99,060 | 130 | |
| 25 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $97,660 | 140 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 2,940 | $27,640 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,160 | $57,980 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,890 | $78,960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,650 | $27,540 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,640 | $30,470 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,590 | $44,260 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,550 | $35,500 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,460 | $79,560 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,400 | $38,910 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,370 | $29,920 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $20,810 | 340 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $20,980 | 690 |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | $21,170 | 90 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,990 | 120 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,490 | 60 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,500 | 110 |
| Animal Caretakers | $25,730 | 70 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $27,080 | 110 |
| Childcare Workers | $27,200 | 260 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,390 | 430 |
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.