Family Medicine Physicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $265,200 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $127.50
10th percentile $190,600
90th percentile $520,860
Employed locally 250
National median $238,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $190,600
    25th
    $237,710
    50th (median)
    $265,200
    75th
    $375,730
    90th
    $520,860

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Family Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 315% Median Family Medicine Physicians salary is 215% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Family Medicine Physicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oklahoma City, OK $481,870
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $469,580
    Knoxville, TN $460,080
    Great Falls, MT $449,840
    Lawton, OK $448,460
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $419,010

    Nearby metros — Family Medicine Physicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $348,980
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $343,440
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $307,400
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $303,830
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $299,430
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $294,430

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,630
    Medical Records Specialists $52,370
    Physical Therapists $98,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Family Medicine Physicians make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Des Moines, IA is $127.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $250.42 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Family Medicine Physicians salaries?

    The median Family Medicine Physicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 11.3% above the national median of $238,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Family Medicine Physicians in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Family Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $190,600 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $237,710.