May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Iowa
Iowa
711 occupations
Across 711 occupations with published wages in Iowa, emergency medicine physicians record the highest median at $429,050 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Iowa
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $429,050 | 290 | |
| 2 | Dermatologists | $424,970 | — | |
| 3 | Radiologists | $405,220 | 130 | |
| 4 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $394,900 | 90 | |
| 5 | Surgeons, All Other | $370,390 | 110 | |
| 6 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $356,020 | 180 | |
| 7 | Physicians, Pathologists | $323,460 | 80 | |
| 8 | Psychiatrists | $295,270 | 170 | |
| 9 | Physicians, All Other | $295,190 | 1,440 | |
| 10 | Cardiologists | $283,070 | 100 | |
| 11 | Nurse Anesthetists | $273,070 | 380 | |
| 12 | Family Medicine Physicians | $265,200 | 1,140 | |
| 13 | Pediatricians, General | $262,440 | 230 | |
| 14 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $239,200 | — | |
| 15 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 450 | |
| 16 | Chief Executives | $211,190 | 3,050 | |
| 17 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $189,410 | 260 | |
| 18 | Dentists, General | $181,520 | 1,240 | |
| 19 | Physicists | $178,110 | 110 | |
| 20 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $160,700 | 90 | |
| 21 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $147,510 | 410 | |
| 22 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $147,320 | 1,520 | |
| 23 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $143,780 | 3,920 | |
| 24 | Pharmacists | $138,860 | 3,230 | |
| 25 | Psychologists, All Other | $138,420 | 60 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 41,450 | $28,970 |
| Retail Salespersons | 41,000 | $31,360 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 40,290 | $28,390 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 35,040 | $58,070 |
| Registered Nurses | 34,420 | $78,630 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 30,890 | $43,490 |
| General and Operations Managers | 30,760 | $87,690 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 30,100 | $46,090 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 26,770 | $36,640 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 25,800 | $36,080 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $21,000 | 22,410 |
| Bartenders | $21,720 | 9,560 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $22,490 | 330 |
| Gambling Dealers | $23,020 | 970 |
| Motion Picture Projectionists | $23,210 | 100 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $23,720 | 280 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,460 | 1,410 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $25,720 | 750 |
| Cooks, All Other | $26,060 | 210 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,430 | 5,050 |
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.