Anesthesiologist salary in Iowa
What anesthesiologists earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$239,200+$115.00+ per hour
vs U.S.−39%U.S. median $391,490
Middle half earn$239,200+ – $239,200+Top 10%: $239,200++
Jobs4501.15× the U.S. concentration
Anesthesiologist pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 190 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $343,730 | $165.26 | 180 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 50 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 50 |
| Iowa City, IA | $407,230 | $195.78 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Anesthesiologist pay in similar states
Alaska · $239,200+ Arizona · $239,200+ Maine · $239,200+ Missouri · $239,200+ Montana · $239,200+ Nevada · $239,200+
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560
Questions
How much does an anesthesiologist make in Iowa?
Anesthesiologists in Iowa earned a median of $239,200+ a year ($115.00+ an hour) in May 2025, 39% less than the national median of $391,490. The middle half earned $239,200+ to $239,200+.
Where in Iowa do anesthesiologists earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Iowa City, IA at $407,230.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.