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16 Jobs That Pay Over $150K in Iowa (2025)

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

There are 16 occupations in Iowa with a median salary above $150K 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 $150K+ 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

16
Jobs Over $150K

$429,050

#1: Emergency Medicine Physicians

$289,600

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

7,540

Workers in These Jobs

All 16 Jobs Paying Over $150K 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

Iowa High-Salary Insights

The $150K+ jobs in Iowa are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Life & Physical Science fields.

2.5% of all tracked occupations in IA earn a median salary above $150K. The entry point for this group is $160,700/year (Law Teachers, Postsecondary), while the top earner makes $429,050/year.

Iowa ranks #34 among all 50 states for the number of $150K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $150K a year in Iowa?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 16 occupations in Iowa with a median annual salary above $150K. This represents 2.5% 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 $150K+ list in Iowa?

The entry point for the $150K+ list in Iowa is $160,700/year (Law Teachers, Postsecondary). Any occupation with a median salary above $150K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $150K+ jobs in Iowa?

The average median salary among all 16 occupations that pay over $150K in Iowa is $289,600 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $150K 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 $150K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Jobs Over $150K in Other States

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

More Salary Data for Iowa

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $150K 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