Physician Assistants Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $131,280 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.12
10th percentile $106,070
90th percentile $180,340
Employed locally 90
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $106,070
    25th
    $120,860
    50th (median)
    $131,280
    75th
    $151,730
    90th
    $180,340

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 170% Median Physician Assistants salary is 70% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $164,750
    California $161,080
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,310
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $158,300
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $154,400
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $150,840

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $62,540
    Physical Therapists $85,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Cedar Rapids, IA is $63.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.52 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 1.5% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $106,070 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,860.