Emergency Medicine Physician salary in Iowa
What emergency medicine physicians earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$429,050$206.27 per hour
vs U.S.+28%U.S. median $335,550
Middle half earn$368,480 – $472,710Top 10%: $550,050+
Jobs2900.89× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medicine Physician pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $306,350 | $147.29 | 200 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 90 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 60 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $426,310 | $204.96 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Emergency Medicine Physician pay in similar states
Alaska · $452,620 Maryland · $451,620 Vermont · $430,820 Connecticut · $418,940 Michigan · $417,760 New Mexico · $405,130
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 emergency medicine physician make in Iowa?
Emergency Medicine Physicians in Iowa earned a median of $429,050 a year ($206.27 an hour) in May 2025, 28% more than the national median of $335,550. The middle half earned $368,480 to $472,710.
Where in Iowa do emergency medicine physicians earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA at $426,310.
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.