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Healthcare Practitioners Jobs & Salaries in Iowa (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

Iowa employs 87,510 Healthcare Practitioners professionals across 55 occupations. Explore salary ranges, top paying jobs, and career opportunities within the Healthcare Practitioners industry.

87,510
Employed in IA
55
Occupations
$134K
Avg Salary
$25K–$643K
Salary Range (P10–P90)

Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs in Healthcare Practitioners in Iowa

The best-compensated occupations within Healthcare Practitioners in Iowa, based on median salary data.

#1
Emergency Medicine Physicians
$429K
290 employed
#2
Dermatologists
$424K
Employment N/A
#3
Radiologists
$405K
130 employed
#4
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
$394K
90 employed
#5
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
$356K
180 employed

All 55 Healthcare Practitioners Jobs in Iowa by Median Salary

Complete breakdown of all occupations in the Healthcare Practitioners industry in Iowa, sorted by median salary (highest to lowest). Click any job title for state-specific salary details.

# Job Title Median Salary Mean Salary Employment Hourly Rate
1 Emergency Medicine Physicians $429,050 $401,640 290 $206/hr
2 Dermatologists $424,970 $365,140 N/A $204/hr
3 Radiologists $405,220 $344,000 130 $194/hr
4 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $394,900 $352,380 90 $189/hr
5 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $356,020 $311,940 180 $171/hr
6 Physicians, Pathologists $323,460 $289,700 80 $155/hr
7 Psychiatrists $295,270 $273,190 170 $141/hr
8 Cardiologists $283,070 $306,670 100 $136/hr
9 Nurse Anesthetists $273,070 $253,510 380 $131/hr
10 Family Medicine Physicians $265,200 $279,120 1,140 $127/hr
11 Pediatricians, General $262,440 $221,690 230 $126/hr
12 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $189,410 $294,930 260 $91/hr
13 Dentists, General $181,520 $198,470 1,240 $87/hr
14 Pharmacists $138,860 $138,340 3,230 $66/hr
15 Podiatrists $134,830 $155,340 100 $64/hr
16 Physician Assistants $134,770 $139,870 1,200 $64/hr
17 Nurse Midwives $131,360 $123,000 80 $63/hr
18 Nurse Practitioners $130,160 $136,940 3,240 $62/hr
19 Optometrists $125,380 $123,250 450 $60/hr
20 Veterinarians $124,610 $122,200 1,000 $59/hr
21 General Internal Medicine Physicians $122,920 $191,200 380 $59/hr
22 Physical Therapists $97,560 $94,780 2,530 $46/hr
23 Audiologists $97,180 $95,420 270 $46/hr
24 Nuclear Medicine Technologists $92,890 $92,130 150 $44/hr
25 Occupational Therapists $89,910 $89,720 1,290 $43/hr
26 Orthotists and Prosthetists $87,300 $85,990 90 $41/hr
27 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $86,480 $87,840 740 $41/hr
28 Dental Hygienists $84,010 $86,640 2,440 $40/hr
29 Radiation Therapists $81,610 $86,080 120 $39/hr
30 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $81,420 $82,060 220 $39/hr
31 Speech-Language Pathologists $81,050 $83,760 1,540 $38/hr
32 Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $80,600 $78,050 270 $38/hr
33 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $78,850 $75,250 380 $37/hr
34 Registered Nurses $78,630 $80,540 34,420 $37/hr
35 Chiropractors $75,050 $72,750 970 $36/hr
36 Respiratory Therapists $74,760 $74,260 910 $35/hr
37 Dietitians and Nutritionists $72,690 $71,310 630 $34/hr
38 Surgical Assistants $66,030 $65,780 30 $31/hr
39 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $65,930 $69,640 2,550 $31/hr
40 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,630 $63,420 5,510 $30/hr
41 Paramedics $60,590 $60,770 1,170 $29/hr
42 Surgical Technologists $60,540 $60,450 950 $29/hr
43 Hearing Aid Specialists $59,550 $63,700 200 $28/hr
44 Exercise Physiologists $56,640 $60,200 50 $27/hr
45 Recreational Therapists $56,140 $59,030 230 $26/hr
46 Athletic Trainers $55,430 $56,170 570 $26/hr
47 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $54,260 $57,530 3,240 $26/hr
48 Medical Records Specialists $50,640 $53,470 2,250 $24/hr
49 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $45,560 $47,010 1,220 $21/hr
50 Pharmacy Technicians $44,860 $44,340 4,630 $21/hr
51 Opticians, Dispensing $44,480 $44,570 920 $21/hr
52 Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $44,030 $45,940 500 $21/hr
53 Psychiatric Technicians $42,910 $41,580 690 $20/hr
54 Emergency Medical Technicians $40,660 $44,970 1,510 $19/hr
55 Dietetic Technicians $35,220 $34,720 350 $16/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Healthcare Practitioners jobs are in Iowa?

Iowa has 55 Healthcare Practitioners occupations with 87,510 total employed workers (2025 BLS data).

What is the highest-paying Healthcare Practitioners job in Iowa?

The highest-paying Healthcare Practitioners occupation in Iowa is Emergency Medicine Physicians with a median salary of $429,050/year.

What is the average Healthcare Practitioners salary in Iowa?

The average median salary across 55 Healthcare Practitioners occupations in Iowa is $134,774/year.

What is the salary range for Healthcare Practitioners in Iowa?

Salaries in Healthcare Practitioners in Iowa range from $25,760 (entry-level) to $643,380 (senior) across all occupations.

What are SOC codes?

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes organize jobs into groups. Healthcare Practitioners occupations use SOC prefix 29. Data comes from BLS OEWS.

Explore Healthcare Practitioners Career Resources

Data: BLS OEWS 2025. Salary figures represent May 2025 compensation for occupations classified under SOC code 29* in Iowa. Percentile ranges (P10–P90) reflect the lowest and highest earning 10% of workers. Our Methodology · Data Sources

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