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67 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Iowa (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 67 occupations in Iowa with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Emergency Medicine Physicians at $429,050/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $100K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

67
Jobs Over $100K

$429,050

#1: Emergency Medicine Physicians

$159,213

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

83,750

Workers in These Jobs

All 67 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Iowa

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$429,050	$401,640	290
2	Dermatologists	$424,970	$365,140	N/A
3	Radiologists	$405,220	$344,000	130
4	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$394,900	$352,380	90
5	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$356,020	$311,940	180
6	Physicians, Pathologists	$323,460	$289,700	80
7	Psychiatrists	$295,270	$273,190	170
8	Cardiologists	$283,070	$306,670	100
9	Nurse Anesthetists	$273,070	$253,510	380
10	Family Medicine Physicians	$265,200	$279,120	1,140
11	Pediatricians, General	$262,440	$221,690	230
12	Chief Executives	$211,190	$237,270	3,050
13	Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$189,410	$294,930	260
14	Dentists, General	$181,520	$198,470	1,240
15	Physicists	$178,110	$176,230	110
16	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$160,700	$151,300	90
17	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$147,510	$113,160	410
18	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$147,320	$153,060	1,520
19	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$143,780	$154,640	3,920
20	Pharmacists	$138,860	$138,340	3,230
21	Podiatrists	$134,830	$155,340	100
22	Physician Assistants	$134,770	$139,870	1,200
23	Sales Managers	$134,010	$147,720	3,260
24	Financial Managers	$133,320	$149,730	9,130
25	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$131,730	$144,660	100
26	Nurse Midwives	$131,360	$123,000	80
27	Marketing Managers	$131,120	$139,870	2,210
28	Nurse Practitioners	$130,160	$136,940	3,240
29	Actuaries	$128,690	$125,370	530
30	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$128,490	$173,080	3,230
31	Human Resources Managers	$126,370	$137,710	1,620
32	Optometrists	$125,380	$123,250	450
33	Computer Hardware Engineers	$125,120	$137,120	130
34	Veterinarians	$124,610	$122,200	1,000
35	Database Architects	$124,040	$122,810	240
36	Lawyers	$123,550	$144,760	3,550
37	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$123,500	$121,720	80
38	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$122,920	$191,200	380
39	Purchasing Managers	$121,580	$130,130	610
40	Public Relations Managers	$120,730	$128,080	630
41	Information Security Analysts	$119,710	$119,800	1,160
42	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$118,250	$135,150	120
43	Chemical Engineers	$117,590	$112,070	40
44	Administrative Services Managers	$116,920	$120,650	1,380
45	Transportation Inspectors	$116,850	$113,620	60
46	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$115,300	$105,700	90
47	Software Developers	$114,890	$118,780	9,040
48	Natural Sciences Managers	$109,760	$125,750	610
49	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$108,890	$138,750	210
50	Training and Development Managers	$108,330	$118,470	290
51	Industrial Production Managers	$106,510	$118,060	3,620
52	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$106,350	$109,390	230
53	Electrical Engineers	$105,820	$113,330	1,280
54	Financial Risk Specialists	$105,680	$115,590	530
55	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,270	$118,700	120
56	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$104,260	$112,820	3,310
57	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$103,380	$110,130	2,580
58	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,360	$118,090	430
59	Computer Network Architects	$103,050	$109,740	1,170
60	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$102,980	$85,020	N/A
61	Medical and Health Services Managers	$101,940	$116,020	6,200
62	Commercial Pilots	$101,800	$124,640	300
63	Database Administrators	$101,210	$103,420	360
64	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$101,090	$96,820	140
65	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,080	$105,670	230
66	Power Plant Operators	$100,500	$93,580	470
67	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$100,200	$92,740	1,390

Iowa High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Iowa are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Life & Physical Science fields.

10.3% of all tracked occupations in IA earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,200/year (Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers), while the top earner makes $429,050/year.

Iowa ranks #40 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Iowa?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 67 occupations in Iowa with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 10.3% of all tracked occupations in IA.

What is the highest paying job in Iowa?

The highest paying occupation in Iowa is Emergency Medicine Physicians with a median salary of $429,050 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Iowa?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in Iowa is $100,200/year (Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Iowa?

The average median salary among all 67 occupations that pay over $100K in Iowa is $159,213 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Iowa?

High-paying jobs in Iowa typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Jobs Over $100K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics