Physician Assistants Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $134,200 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $64.52
10th percentile $100,670
90th percentile $168,080
Employed locally 40
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,670
    25th
    $122,720
    50th (median)
    $134,200
    75th
    $166,170
    90th
    $168,080

    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 Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,360
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,530
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,540
    Nurse Practitioners $133,220
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $67,370
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Southwest Iowa is $64.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Southwest Iowa is 0.7% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $100,670 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,720.