Physician Assistants Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $125,920 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $60.54
10th percentile $111,640
90th percentile $173,780
Employed locally 60
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $111,640
    25th
    $124,460
    50th (median)
    $125,920
    75th
    $154,820
    90th
    $173,780

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,720
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $55,470
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,520
    Medical Records Specialists $46,600
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,370
    Nurse Practitioners $129,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Northeast Iowa is $60.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Northeast Iowa is 5.5% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $111,640 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,460.