371 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Iowa (2024)

There are 371 occupations in Iowa with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Nurse Anesthetists at $220,650/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

371
Jobs Over $50K

$220,650

#1: Nurse Anesthetists

$76,688

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

641,680

Workers in These Jobs

All 371 Jobs Paying Over $50K in Iowa

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

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Nurse Anesthetists	$220,650	$227,710	460
2	Surgeons, All Other	$218,730	$404,100	150
3	Psychiatrists	$204,420	$229,640	150
4	Radiologists	$180,120	$284,660	100
5	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$171,340	$162,160	N/A
6	Dentists, General	$162,430	$186,420	670
7	Podiatrists	$155,630	$163,700	110
8	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$139,170	$147,060	1,870
9	Chief Executives	$136,650	$180,940	3,120
10	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$135,270	$134,930	470
11	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$134,910	$182,670	80
12	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$134,240	$143,730	3,560
13	Marketing Managers	$132,870	$135,010	2,390
14	Database Architects	$132,330	$130,660	400
15	Nurse Midwives	$131,360	$124,040	40
16	Pharmacists	$130,890	$127,780	3,120
17	Sales Managers	$129,080	$145,400	2,830
18	Physician Assistants	$128,960	$129,230	1,290
19	Medical Dosimetrists	$127,200	$125,250	40
20	Nurse Practitioners	$126,620	$130,820	2,640
21	Financial Managers	$126,230	$135,300	10,350
22	Computer Network Architects	$122,320	$121,470	1,030
23	Optometrists	$122,320	$122,970	490
24	Actuaries	$119,790	$122,760	730
25	Managers, All Other	$119,170	$130,390	2,820
26	Human Resources Managers	$117,630	$127,990	1,470
27	Information Security Analysts	$117,520	$143,960	1,320
28	Psychologists, All Other	$114,900	$99,550	80
29	Purchasing Managers	$114,340	$126,080	690
30	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$112,220	$114,690	80
31	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$110,510	$102,710	40
32	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$110,500	$100,580	50
33	Public Relations Managers	$109,980	$122,690	580
34	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,430	$116,120	100
35	Economists	$108,210	$96,720	60
36	Lawyers	$107,990	$125,090	3,750
37	Electrical Engineers	$106,770	$117,640	1,070
38	Administrative Services Managers	$106,550	$117,600	1,050
39	Software Developers	$105,920	$110,280	9,730
40	Chemical Engineers	$105,890	$110,090	110
41	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$104,520	$111,490	1,810
42	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$103,980	$109,390	2,960
43	Industrial Production Managers	$103,030	$112,530	3,700
44	Financial Risk Specialists	$102,810	$108,980	510
45	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$102,050	$104,840	140
46	Commercial Pilots	$100,760	$115,450	280
47	Natural Sciences Managers	$100,660	$121,000	570
48	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,460	$122,680	2,760
49	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$100,450	$103,080	70
50	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$100,260	$95,460	140
51	Training and Development Managers	$100,260	$110,670	380
52	Computer Hardware Engineers	$99,990	$98,000	190
53	Veterinarians	$99,250	$106,040	1,010
54	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$99,150	$104,140	80
55	Environmental Engineers	$98,960	$101,570	270
56	Medical and Health Services Managers	$97,810	$109,880	6,000
57	Industrial Engineers	$97,290	$97,060	4,610
58	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$97,120	$101,250	260
59	Mechanical Engineers	$97,120	$95,890	5,340
60	Computer Occupations, All Other	$97,090	$98,750	3,470
61	Data Scientists	$96,980	$98,550	2,270
62	Construction Managers	$94,910	$99,890	1,990
63	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$94,350	$101,100	140
64	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$93,940	$88,360	1,550
65	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$93,910	$100,840	2,030
66	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$93,540	$95,750	1,350
67	Fundraising Managers	$93,250	$105,380	280
68	Civil Engineers	$92,530	$94,270	2,560
69	Materials Engineers	$92,240	$92,850	290
70	Physical Therapists	$92,200	$91,850	2,710
71	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$91,960	$91,500	50
72	Computer Systems Analysts	$91,040	$95,380	4,770
73	Database Administrators	$90,090	$93,890	410
74	Air Traffic Controllers	$89,520	$92,040	90
75	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$88,940	$79,450	110
76	Facilities Managers	$88,820	$93,740	1,760
77	Physicists	$88,720	$142,960	110
78	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	$88,430	$79,670	80
79	Engineers, All Other	$87,940	$90,900	420
80	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$87,760	$91,270	60
81	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$87,300	$88,290	70
82	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$86,670	$88,680	310
83	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$86,330	$90,690	60
84	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$86,300	$87,360	540
85	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$86,110	$86,940	1,320
86	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$86,050	$92,700	90
87	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$85,990	$82,770	200
88	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$85,970	$105,620	2,580
89	Audiologists	$85,900	$83,620	130
90	Education Administrators, All Other	$85,860	$98,800	580
91	Foresters	$85,720	$81,430	50
92	Financial and Investment Analysts	$85,650	$91,130	2,180
93	Locomotive Engineers	$85,450	$79,280	830
94	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$85,380	$89,770	3,250
95	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$85,380	$86,520	260
96	Materials Scientists	$85,150	$92,380	140
97	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,950	$94,830	90
98	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,440	$95,120	50
99	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$84,360	$97,140	700
100	Credit Analysts	$84,200	$94,750	970
101	Statisticians	$83,890	$87,610	280
102	Sales Engineers	$83,810	$104,180	N/A
103	Funeral Home Managers	$83,730	$90,280	140
104	Power Plant Operators	$83,670	$78,650	240
105	Music Directors and Composers	$83,620	$76,970	60
106	Management Analysts	$83,490	$91,630	5,070
107	Occupational Therapists	$83,260	$85,790	1,250
108	Personal Financial Advisors	$83,070	$116,260	2,070
109	Hydrologists	$83,030	$89,150	50
110	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$82,920	$95,510	2,330
111	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,830	$87,550	40
112	Physical Scientists, All Other	$82,830	$88,490	60
113	Gas Plant Operators	$82,800	$80,220	460
114	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,550	$95,380	260
115	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$82,530	$90,070	1,130
116	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$82,510	$79,800	590
117	Project Management Specialists	$82,350	$89,610	6,690
118	Computer Programmers	$82,290	$83,520	1,140
119	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$82,260	$84,720	790
120	Operations Research Analysts	$82,020	$82,640	190
121	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,990	$82,260	40
122	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$81,990	$91,090	190
123	Dental Hygienists	$81,060	$83,220	2,260
124	Logisticians	$81,050	$80,900	1,940
125	Statistical Assistants	$80,950	$75,060	150
126	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$80,760	$80,870	700
127	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$80,700	$85,400	290
128	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,690	$93,610	60
129	Budget Analysts	$80,630	$82,220	470
130	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,630	$89,870	310
131	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$80,410	$84,530	170
132	Biological Scientists, All Other	$80,110	$80,330	340
133	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$79,910	$82,440	1,320
134	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$79,830	$85,480	90
135	Financial Examiners	$79,830	$87,330	1,360
136	Art Directors	$79,820	$85,310	390
137	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,700	$95,080	170
138	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,530	$92,510	550
139	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$79,390	$70,480	70
140	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,280	$82,530	290
141	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$79,190	$97,530	200
142	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$78,650	$96,620	700
143	General and Operations Managers	$78,610	$95,160	35,510
144	Speech-Language Pathologists	$78,460	$82,210	1,470
145	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,430	$97,260	110
146	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,300	$88,250	550
147	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,290	$78,910	150
148	Instructional Coordinators	$77,920	$75,250	3,260
149	Social Workers, All Other	$77,830	$70,290	300
150	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,440	$84,460	210
151	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,420	$81,630	180
152	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,080	$78,410	140
153	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$76,860	$73,220	830
154	Radiation Therapists	$76,600	$82,310	180
155	Gambling Managers	$75,990	$77,120	100
156	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$75,980	$84,090	380
157	Loan Officers	$75,940	$84,670	3,210
158	Surveyors	$75,930	$75,990	350
159	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$75,900	$76,630	9,750
160	Labor Relations Specialists	$75,710	$73,340	640
161	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$75,710	$69,560	110
162	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,650	$78,950	280
163	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,580	$88,000	1,010
164	Chemists	$75,540	$86,010	850
165	Financial Specialists, All Other	$75,510	$81,300	1,710
166	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,400	$97,120	890
167	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$75,240	$70,600	70
168	Landscape Architects	$74,500	$80,390	160
169	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$74,490	$78,510	550
170	Microbiologists	$74,280	$90,190	140
171	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$73,810	$74,490	660
172	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$73,680	$75,260	5,880
173	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$73,240	$74,730	280
174	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$73,080	$70,890	870
175	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$72,470	$67,190	790
176	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$72,270	$71,100	270
177	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,020	$76,970	400
178	Animal Scientists	$71,730	$94,760	190
179	Registered Nurses	$71,570	$74,610	33,300
180	Soil and Plant Scientists	$71,550	$83,700	900
181	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$71,490	$77,470	600
182	Accountants and Auditors	$71,440	$77,280	13,090
183	Transportation Inspectors	$71,310	$70,060	120
184	Epidemiologists	$71,160	$73,660	100
185	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$71,010	$65,270	210
186	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$70,300	$66,220	50
187	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$70,010	$78,230	110
188	Web Developers	$69,410	$79,550	430
189	Technical Writers	$69,400	$69,580	550
190	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,290	$71,690	790
191	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$69,290	$77,520	670
192	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$69,270	$70,530	4,920
193	School Psychologists	$69,020	$68,250	440
194	Construction and Building Inspectors	$68,890	$71,050	1,040
195	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$68,160	$73,560	9,520
196	Bridge and Lock Tenders	$67,990	$64,460	90
197	Traffic Technicians	$67,960	$68,860	40
198	Compliance Officers	$67,950	$74,160	3,230
199	Cost Estimators	$67,640	$71,100	2,070
200	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$67,640	$68,240	280
201	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$67,370	$68,290	180
202	Urban and Regional Planners	$67,330	$72,500	340
203	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,910	$72,430	240
204	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$66,880	$69,140	3,770
205	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$66,700	$67,280	590
206	Athletes and Sports Competitors	$66,270	$117,440	120
207	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$66,170	$73,160	100
208	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$66,110	$79,860	16,720
209	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$65,750	$72,310	4,990
210	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$65,750	$61,500	50
211	Boilermakers	$65,630	$80,760	110
212	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$65,580	$68,450	910
213	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,440	$75,060	170
214	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$65,300	$68,100	820
215	Insurance Underwriters	$65,120	$75,340	1,870
216	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$65,100	$68,470	11,170
217	Health Education Specialists	$65,080	$64,230	460
218	Food Service Managers	$65,010	$69,730	1,080
219	Respiratory Therapists	$64,850	$68,880	1,010
220	Avionics Technicians	$64,750	$64,860	30
221	Chiropractors	$64,530	$69,650	930
222	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$64,170	$64,170	1,130
223	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,160	$69,580	170
224	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$64,080	$68,800	180
225	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$64,060	$64,110	360
226	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$64,030	$72,390	550
227	Food Scientists and Technologists	$63,980	$68,310	480
228	Computer Network Support Specialists	$63,730	$67,360	1,740
229	Electricians	$63,670	$63,810	7,450
230	Human Resources Specialists	$63,590	$69,750	7,210
231	Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$63,490	$62,750	170
232	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$63,240	$64,000	30
233	Massage Therapists	$63,060	$65,780	630
234	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$62,660	$70,230	7,920
235	Emergency Management Directors	$62,650	$68,530	130
236	Forensic Science Technicians	$62,590	$64,710	120
237	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$62,470	$61,050	170
238	Mechanical Drafters	$62,390	$64,910	510
239	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$62,250	$62,480	450
240	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$62,250	$64,750	560
241	Hearing Aid Specialists	$62,240	$70,450	270
242	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$62,080	$64,540	6,640
243	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$62,080	$62,970	210
244	Training and Development Specialists	$62,000	$65,570	4,270
245	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$61,930	$62,300	6,290
246	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,870	$60,970	950
247	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$61,590	$69,020	6,280
248	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$61,410	$62,090	780
249	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$61,360	$67,670	930
250	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$61,360	$63,120	360
251	Social and Community Service Managers	$61,360	$64,380	2,990
252	Millwrights	$61,190	$59,250	600
253	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$61,190	$62,550	2,790
254	Tool and Die Makers	$60,980	$58,860	690
255	Fundraisers	$60,970	$65,480	1,120
256	Survey Researchers	$60,960	$62,430	150
257	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$60,670	$66,340	1,200
258	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$60,650	$58,090	1,010
259	Healthcare Social Workers	$60,630	$60,100	1,290
260	Conservation Scientists	$60,490	$63,330	690
261	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$60,390	$62,470	1,200
262	Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic	$60,370	$57,910	60
263	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$60,300	$62,250	10,540
264	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$60,290	$63,790	1,970
265	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$60,260	$60,740	880
266	Real Estate Brokers	$60,150	$77,900	570
267	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$60,030	$60,730	2,730
268	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$60,010	$60,820	11,420
269	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$59,940	$61,440	680
270	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$59,920	$62,310	1,350
271	Wind Turbine Service Technicians	$59,540	$63,380	710
272	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$59,470	$59,450	700
273	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$59,450	$60,850	2,000
274	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$59,300	$58,260	1,220
275	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$59,290	$57,850	18,000
276	Crane and Tower Operators	$59,170	$60,470	560
277	Editors	$59,020	$63,580	690
278	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$59,020	$59,610	2,520
279	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$59,010	$57,930	3,840
280	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$59,000	$61,770	2,680
281	Public Relations Specialists	$58,990	$63,560	2,600
282	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$58,920	$59,590	6,190
283	Plasterers and Stucco Masons	$58,780	$56,110	80
284	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$58,730	$58,490	180
285	Physical Therapist Assistants	$58,700	$57,990	1,170
286	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$58,590	$58,230	690
287	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$58,560	$60,680	5,770
288	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$58,540	$61,420	620
289	Riggers	$58,490	$57,480	120
290	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$58,320	$59,520	890
291	Surgical Assistants	$58,310	$57,610	100
292	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	$58,260	$57,000	80
293	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$58,210	$59,690	4,640
294	Logging Equipment Operators	$58,200	$56,150	30
295	Advertising Sales Agents	$58,050	$61,020	1,270
296	Dredge Operators	$57,750	$58,850	50
297	Medical Equipment Repairers	$57,680	$62,050	890
298	Mechanical Door Repairers	$57,570	$52,790	360
299	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$57,410	$57,610	360
300	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$57,320	$55,970	1,020
301	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$57,220	$58,770	80
302	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$57,000	$57,240	1,840
303	Insurance Sales Agents	$56,950	$74,100	6,050
304	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$56,880	$54,480	2,150
305	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$56,330	$58,560	3,770
306	Rail Car Repairers	$56,330	$56,900	400
307	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$56,280	$54,470	360
308	Personal Service Managers, All Other	$56,200	$61,670	300
309	Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	$56,100	$54,580	300
310	Clergy	$56,090	$56,560	410
311	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$55,990	$57,840	50
312	Postal Service Clerks	$55,810	$55,150	1,340
313	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$55,570	$53,860	290
314	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$55,470	$57,520	1,210
315	Model Makers, Metal and Plastic	$55,080	$57,320	50
316	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$54,790	$63,780	50
317	Meter Readers, Utilities	$54,680	$55,120	110
318	Highway Maintenance Workers	$54,620	$53,940	3,940
319	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$54,500	$59,220	3,680
320	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$54,460	$55,870	5,480
321	Set and Exhibit Designers	$54,130	$50,140	40
322	Writers and Authors	$54,110	$57,560	260
323	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$54,080	$55,090	1,650
324	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$53,840	$58,280	1,630
325	Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	$53,830	$60,290	120
326	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$53,570	$60,690	220
327	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$53,470	$57,610	3,260
328	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$53,380	$61,580	500
329	Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining	$53,260	$50,930	60
330	Pipelayers	$53,020	$54,090	290
331	Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	$52,970	$56,690	1,770
332	Furniture Finishers	$52,970	$47,520	210
333	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$52,640	$56,780	510
334	Plant and System Operators, All Other	$52,590	$56,080	160
335	Glaziers	$52,370	$51,580	660
336	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$52,310	$57,160	7,340
337	Computer User Support Specialists	$52,280	$56,310	6,280
338	Real Estate Sales Agents	$52,260	$60,680	710
339	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$52,220	$55,810	4,360
340	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$52,000	$54,450	2,100
341	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$52,000	$56,430	1,030
342	Hydrologic Technicians	$51,980	$55,200	30
343	Exercise Physiologists	$51,920	$55,410	40
344	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$51,630	$54,770	2,950
345	Pourers and Casters, Metal	$51,620	$53,660	140
346	Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$51,560	$53,150	440
347	Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$51,230	$53,220	580
348	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$51,190	$84,910	1,660
349	Producers and Directors	$51,140	$57,110	620
350	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$51,120	$54,550	320
351	Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$51,000	$51,020	980
352	Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,990	$51,060	1,270
353	Surgical Technologists	$50,990	$53,540	740
354	Machinists	$50,910	$53,170	2,710
355	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$50,810	$53,470	37,530
356	Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	$50,790	$47,020	120
357	Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$50,680	$51,530	70
358	Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	$50,630	$51,520	150
359	Therapists, All Other	$50,570	$50,750	40
360	Firefighters	$50,460	$53,590	1,940
361	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$50,460	$59,470	50
362	Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	$50,350	$47,880	220
363	Stonemasons	$50,320	$48,080	60
364	Agricultural Inspectors	$50,230	$53,320	320
365	Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	$50,210	$52,120	260
366	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$50,200	$52,460	2,990
367	Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$50,200	$49,310	110
368	Biological Technicians	$50,180	$54,190	1,130
369	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$50,180	$53,130	910
370	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$50,090	$51,590	130
371	Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	$50,070	$52,310	640

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Iowa High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Iowa are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Education fields.

52.6% of all tracked occupations in IA earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,070/year (Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners), while the top earner makes $220,650/year.

Iowa ranks #27 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Iowa?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 371 occupations in Iowa with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 52.6% of all tracked occupations in IA.

What is the highest paying job in Iowa?

The highest paying occupation in Iowa is Nurse Anesthetists with a median salary of $220,650 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $50K+ list in Iowa?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Iowa is $50,070/year (Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Iowa?

The average median salary among all 371 occupations that pay over $50K in Iowa is $76,688 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K 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 $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $50K in Other States

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

More Salary Data for Iowa

Highest Paying Jobs in Iowa · Average Salary in Iowa · All Iowa Jobs

Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics