Physician Assistants Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $138,360 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $66.52
10th percentile $118,670
90th percentile $138,360
Employed locally 340
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $118,670
    25th
    $118,670
    50th (median)
    $138,360
    75th
    $138,360
    90th
    $138,360

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 187% Median Physician Assistants salary is 87% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,920
    Physicians, All Other$257,340
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,960
    Pharmacists$137,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$50,310
    Medical Records Specialists$64,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Iowa City, IA is $66.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.69 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Iowa City, IA is 3.8% above 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $118,670 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,670.