Physician Assistants Salary in Southeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $135,190 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $64.99
10th percentile $113,760
90th percentile $193,990
Employed locally 80
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $113,760
    25th
    $122,480
    50th (median)
    $135,190
    75th
    $175,360
    90th
    $193,990

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,680
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,900
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,860
    Nurse Practitioners $123,910
    Physical Therapists $97,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Southeast Iowa is $64.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Southeast Iowa is 1.4% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $113,760 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,480.