Physician Assistants Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $124,330 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $59.77
10th percentile $78,060
90th percentile $158,640
Employed locally 50
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,060
    25th
    $118,800
    50th (median)
    $124,330
    75th
    $151,320
    90th
    $158,640

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 180% Median Physician Assistants salary is 80% 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 Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $69,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,380
    Nurse Practitioners $127,410
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,520
    Pharmacists $132,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Waterloo, IA is $59.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.26 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Waterloo, IA is 6.7% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $78,060 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,800.