What physicians, all other earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $290,460 | $139.65 | 870 |
| Iowa City, IA | $257,340 | $123.72 | 470 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $309,880 | $148.98 | 460 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $75,780 | $36.43 | 400 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $295,200 | $141.92 | 90 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $67,220 | $32.32 | 60 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $289,460 | $139.16 | 60 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 50 |
| Dubuque, IA | $309,930 | $149.01 | 40 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $300,040 | $144.25 | 40 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $278,630 | $133.96 | 40 |
Physicians, All Other in Iowa earned a median of $295,190 a year ($141.92 an hour) in May 2025, 11% more than the national median of $265,930. The middle half earned $160,440 to $350,480.
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Dubuque, IA at $309,930.
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.