Psychiatrists Salary in Iowa City, IA

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

Median annual salary $161,550
Median hourly $77.67
10th percentile $60,910
90th percentile $504,640
Employed locally 30

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,910
    25th
    $60,910
    50th (median)
    $161,550
    75th
    $212,190
    90th
    $504,640

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 218% Median Psychiatrists salary is 118% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $413,890
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $409,950
    Gainesville, FL $404,240
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $403,430
    Ocala, FL $396,200
    New Haven, CT $381,890

    Nearby metros — Psychiatrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $403,430
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $358,020
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $333,300
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $318,110
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $282,600
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $277,010

    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
    Physician Assistants$138,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Iowa City, IA is $77.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $242.62 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatrists in Iowa City?

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $60,910 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,910.