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407 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Iowa (2025)

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

There are 407 occupations in Iowa with a median salary above $50K 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

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

Average Salary by State

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

407
Jobs Over $50K

$429,050

#1: Emergency Medicine Physicians

$84,250

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

698,820

Workers in These Jobs

All 407 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	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
68	Construction Managers	$99,280	$112,130	3,070
69	Facilities Managers	$99,010	$101,380	2,340
70	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$99,010	$107,740	1,850
71	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$98,840	$101,540	1,370
72	Fundraising Managers	$98,700	$102,720	370
73	Fish and Game Wardens	$98,260	$89,620	120
74	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$97,700	$91,380	80
75	Mechanical Engineers	$97,700	$99,230	3,470
76	Industrial Engineers	$97,690	$99,900	3,600
77	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,660	$104,510	50
78	Physical Therapists	$97,560	$94,780	2,530
79	Audiologists	$97,180	$95,420	270
80	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$96,810	$104,150	650
81	Project Management Specialists	$96,540	$106,580	6,720
82	Civil Engineers	$96,430	$99,950	2,500
83	Economists	$96,310	$102,020	70
84	Soil and Plant Scientists	$96,310	$104,430	960
85	Agricultural Engineers	$96,290	$108,960	100
86	Computer Systems Analysts	$95,920	$96,130	4,760
87	Data Scientists	$95,830	$98,100	2,300
88	Environmental Engineers	$94,830	$97,710	150
89	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$93,810	$89,730	160
90	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$93,160	$93,770	260
91	Gas Plant Operators	$92,970	$86,690	480
92	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$92,890	$92,130	150
93	Financial and Investment Analysts	$92,370	$98,460	2,000
94	Personal Financial Advisors	$92,310	$132,560	1,920
95	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$91,690	$104,130	440
96	Air Traffic Controllers	$90,790	$91,670	120
97	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$90,160	$87,020	70
98	Locomotive Engineers	$89,970	$86,180	1,000
99	Occupational Therapists	$89,910	$89,720	1,290
100	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$89,640	$99,890	2,530
101	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$89,510	$98,860	290
102	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$89,320	$108,070	2,510
103	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$88,590	$91,640	1,000
104	Materials Scientists	$88,320	$99,050	180
105	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$87,830	$90,390	1,310
106	General and Operations Managers	$87,690	$106,800	30,760
107	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$87,300	$85,990	90
108	Landscape Architects	$87,270	$88,990	80
109	Budget Analysts	$86,550	$91,730	390
110	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$86,490	$88,280	120
111	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$86,480	$87,840	740
112	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,390	$116,920	40
113	Chemists	$86,100	$94,080	570
114	Management Analysts	$85,530	$91,780	4,150
115	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,090	$94,620	80
116	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$84,570	$83,290	90
117	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$84,500	$90,730	3,110
118	Dental Hygienists	$84,010	$86,640	2,440
119	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,950	$85,470	40
120	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$83,850	$96,170	1,060
121	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$83,830	$80,600	820
122	Loan Officers	$83,670	$93,090	2,840
123	Sales Engineers	$83,450	$102,620	310
124	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,200	$107,120	890
125	Survey Researchers	$83,170	$82,010	90
126	Foresters	$83,000	$83,390	50
127	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$83,000	$80,120	90
128	Boilermakers	$82,470	$76,840	50
129	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,050	$101,070	230
130	Food Scientists and Technologists	$82,010	$82,570	380
131	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,910	$92,520	140
132	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$81,860	$78,410	30
133	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$81,710	$93,790	90
134	Radiation Therapists	$81,610	$86,080	120
135	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$81,420	$82,060	220
136	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$81,330	$87,480	350
137	Funeral Home Managers	$81,220	$88,660	210
138	Hydrologists	$81,150	$90,730	50
139	Speech-Language Pathologists	$81,050	$83,760	1,540
140	Art Directors	$80,940	$91,220	280
141	Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	$80,910	$74,180	220
142	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$80,600	$78,050	270
143	Operations Research Analysts	$80,580	$90,760	300
144	Financial Examiners	$80,370	$91,570	1,020
145	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,300	$91,700	450
146	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,160	$104,180	100
147	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$80,160	$90,040	630
148	Statisticians	$80,150	$82,910	250
149	Epidemiologists	$79,880	$77,360	90
150	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,880	$88,940	210
151	Microbiologists	$79,830	$91,170	180
152	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,720	$78,230	510
153	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,690	$76,240	80
154	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,570	$84,430	40
155	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$79,560	$87,110	410
156	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,310	$100,340	40
157	Computer Programmers	$79,180	$87,010	950
158	Labor Relations Specialists	$79,140	$100,350	610
159	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,100	$86,520	80
160	Urban and Regional Planners	$79,100	$79,990	300
161	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$79,090	$67,480	N/A
162	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$78,850	$75,250	380
163	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$78,780	$81,670	690
164	Logisticians	$78,740	$82,500	2,480
165	Registered Nurses	$78,630	$80,540	34,420
166	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$78,510	$80,500	9,660
167	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,450	$90,260	320
168	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$78,340	$80,370	6,450
169	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,060	$100,360	540
170	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$77,930	$83,670	180
171	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,740	$90,180	910
172	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,700	$80,970	320
173	Accountants and Auditors	$77,440	$83,640	13,210
174	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$77,400	$73,110	N/A
175	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$77,390	$75,840	950
176	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,360	$78,050	770
177	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,180	$82,740	260
178	Surveyors	$77,090	$86,740	450
179	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,040	$82,780	150
180	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$76,850	$89,160	100
181	Credit Analysts	$76,760	$81,470	480
182	Gambling Managers	$76,350	$79,800	100
183	Cost Estimators	$76,040	$78,310	1,870
184	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$76,010	$83,040	600
185	Health Education Specialists	$75,750	$71,880	540
186	Compliance Officers	$75,620	$79,990	3,660
187	Animal Scientists	$75,290	$100,940	60
188	Insurance Underwriters	$75,160	$83,220	1,490
189	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$75,130	$73,310	100
190	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,130	$81,630	100
191	Chiropractors	$75,050	$72,750	970
192	Instructional Coordinators	$74,970	$74,360	2,760
193	Wind Turbine Service Technicians	$74,880	$73,070	900
194	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$74,840	$74,800	880
195	Respiratory Therapists	$74,760	$74,260	910
196	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$74,750	$74,190	10,130
197	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$74,470	$77,110	180
198	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$74,470	$76,280	5,130
199	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$74,460	$77,720	40
200	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$74,420	$76,020	310
201	School Psychologists	$74,410	$72,460	400
202	Emergency Management Directors	$73,700	$76,810	130
203	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$73,010	$71,120	180
204	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$72,690	$71,310	630
205	Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$72,670	$65,600	660
206	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$72,640	$74,300	3,930
207	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$72,540	$70,890	1,130
208	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$72,250	$72,990	1,130
209	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$71,670	$78,060	500
210	Construction and Building Inspectors	$71,630	$71,050	1,140
211	Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$70,910	$59,160	440
212	Bridge and Lock Tenders	$70,890	$69,410	50
213	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$70,420	$73,050	440
214	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$70,360	$74,190	4,570
215	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$69,890	$63,880	330
216	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$69,440	$65,890	290
217	Conservation Scientists	$69,240	$71,620	610
218	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$69,060	$72,090	670
219	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$68,320	$75,270	620
220	Traffic Technicians	$68,100	$63,520	30
221	Crane and Tower Operators	$67,600	$67,390	650
222	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$67,450	$67,030	190
223	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$67,270	$70,470	40
224	Marriage and Family Therapists	$67,180	$72,120	240
225	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$67,160	$74,460	1,070
226	Forensic Science Technicians	$67,060	$67,980	130
227	Tapers	$66,980	$64,010	100
228	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$66,860	$71,180	210
229	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$66,760	$76,490	16,990
230	Human Resources Specialists	$66,710	$73,850	7,930
231	Food Service Managers	$66,700	$69,950	1,760
232	Technical Writers	$66,520	$72,130	640
233	Sheet Metal Workers	$66,460	$65,480	1,650
234	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$66,390	$73,380	8,880
235	Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$66,140	$71,480	220
236	Training and Development Specialists	$66,110	$73,090	4,670
237	Surgical Assistants	$66,030	$65,780	30
238	Social and Community Service Managers	$65,940	$71,470	2,790
239	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$65,930	$69,640	2,550
240	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$65,710	$66,270	1,780
241	Tool and Die Makers	$65,000	$65,780	760
242	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$64,760	$66,110	900
243	Computer Network Support Specialists	$64,600	$67,600	1,920
244	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$64,410	$68,650	710
245	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$64,400	$68,130	10,190
246	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$64,400	$66,440	6,050
247	Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	$64,390	$57,680	N/A
248	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$64,290	$66,530	2,820
249	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$64,290	$89,100	2,300
250	Materials Engineers	$64,270	$82,220	200
251	Judicial Law Clerks	$64,260	$69,700	90
252	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$64,220	$69,410	980
253	Web Developers	$64,210	$74,510	420
254	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,190	$76,940	140
255	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$64,140	$63,970	400
256	Agricultural Technicians	$64,070	$62,610	N/A
257	Fundraisers	$63,930	$71,680	1,230
258	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$63,890	$70,030	5,730
259	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$63,750	$65,610	480
260	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$63,700	$66,430	640
261	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$63,590	$65,940	990
262	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$63,540	$61,470	N/A
263	Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic	$63,420	$66,650	90
264	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$63,360	$63,430	N/A
265	Mechanical Drafters	$63,330	$66,820	630
266	Healthcare Social Workers	$63,050	$63,560	1,550
267	Public Relations Specialists	$62,970	$68,340	2,890
268	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$62,630	$63,420	5,510
269	Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$62,590	$57,770	1,420
270	Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	$62,520	$63,740	290
271	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$62,420	$69,880	6,530
272	Riggers	$62,400	$59,260	200
273	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$62,340	$63,930	4,150
274	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$62,270	$68,130	1,170
275	Millwrights	$62,220	$64,500	690
276	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$62,090	$73,730	690
277	Music Directors and Composers	$61,740	$66,750	120
278	Transportation Security Screeners	$61,590	$58,310	220
279	Model Makers, Metal and Plastic	$61,550	$61,710	40
280	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$61,490	$72,330	110
281	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$61,340	$60,860	1,040
282	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$61,200	$61,860	12,310
283	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$61,110	$60,140	N/A
284	Physical Therapist Assistants	$61,030	$60,220	1,060
285	Writers and Authors	$61,010	$62,780	290
286	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$60,990	$60,790	2,370
287	Meter Readers, Utilities	$60,940	$58,550	120
288	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$60,890	$63,270	820
289	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$60,880	$66,790	3,530
290	Electricians	$60,860	$63,190	10,310
291	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$60,780	$63,800	1,570
292	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$60,680	$63,120	3,840
293	Clergy	$60,630	$60,200	370
294	Paramedics	$60,590	$60,770	1,170
295	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$60,580	$59,110	17,300
296	Rail Car Repairers	$60,550	$62,280	340
297	Surgical Technologists	$60,540	$60,450	950
298	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$60,530	$60,640	1,040
299	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$60,490	$63,370	6,480
300	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$60,450	$60,080	6,270
301	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$60,440	$58,320	490
302	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$60,440	$59,940	2,560
303	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$60,330	$63,770	5,530
304	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$60,320	$61,080	3,540
305	Insurance Sales Agents	$60,140	$75,460	6,840
306	Postal Service Clerks	$59,970	$58,180	1,190
307	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$59,880	$61,480	3,730
308	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$59,860	$61,270	2,210
309	Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	$59,780	$59,980	260
310	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$59,680	$60,900	4,140
311	Lodging Managers	$59,680	$63,600	410
312	Mechanical Door Repairers	$59,640	$57,510	330
313	Hearing Aid Specialists	$59,550	$63,700	200
314	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$59,390	$56,370	560
315	Medical Equipment Repairers	$59,300	$59,520	650
316	Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	$59,220	$57,270	60
317	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$59,150	$65,820	360
318	Archivists	$59,010	$56,790	40
319	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$58,950	$58,860	390
320	Barbers	$58,900	$54,470	130
321	Computer User Support Specialists	$58,810	$60,620	6,140
322	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$58,690	$61,890	80
323	Producers and Directors	$58,550	$64,710	720
324	Highway Maintenance Workers	$58,490	$57,670	4,000
325	Advertising Sales Agents	$58,480	$62,460	900
326	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$58,440	$58,520	1,770
327	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$58,420	$58,170	1,160
328	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$58,300	$61,680	290
329	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$58,220	$57,830	2,110
330	Chemical Technicians	$58,090	$58,510	440
331	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$58,070	$60,070	35,040
332	Interior Designers	$58,040	$68,360	510
333	Dredge Operators	$57,990	$60,620	60
334	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$57,980	$66,020	2,290
335	Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	$57,980	$57,200	630
336	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$57,780	$59,310	640
337	Carpenters	$57,710	$57,640	5,770
338	Massage Therapists	$57,710	$62,140	540
339	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$57,670	$59,210	1,140
340	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$57,660	$58,090	640
341	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$57,550	$60,430	2,010
342	Machinists	$57,540	$56,960	2,880
343	Sound Engineering Technicians	$57,400	$50,200	60
344	Glaziers	$57,330	$56,410	430
345	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$57,220	$58,250	90
346	Editors	$57,200	$67,790	900
347	Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	$57,030	$55,210	330
348	Conveyor Operators and Tenders	$56,900	$54,950	590
349	Public Safety Telecommunicators	$56,770	$57,290	980
350	Solar Photovoltaic Installers	$56,740	$56,890	180
351	Exercise Physiologists	$56,640	$60,200	50
352	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$56,540	$58,190	3,690
353	Brokerage Clerks	$56,360	$55,370	160
354	Recreational Therapists	$56,140	$59,030	230
355	Carpet Installers	$55,920	$57,390	N/A
356	Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	$55,820	$57,770	460
357	Firefighters	$55,810	$57,240	2,170
358	Athletic Trainers	$55,430	$56,170	570
359	Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles	$55,160	$55,410	N/A
360	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$55,090	$55,580	9,270
361	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$55,030	$62,440	N/A
362	Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles	$54,960	$53,570	160
363	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$54,550	$58,780	2,980
364	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$54,440	$55,630	140
365	Tile and Stone Setters	$54,350	$59,970	240
366	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$54,260	$57,530	3,240
367	Animal Control Workers	$54,190	$52,160	80
368	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$54,080	$56,960	1,230
369	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$54,000	$55,690	190
370	Pipelayers	$53,990	$54,940	280
371	Curators	$53,830	$54,750	230
372	Tax Preparers	$53,660	$59,590	780
373	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$53,040	$57,140	3,440
374	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$52,820	$54,640	370
375	Fence Erectors	$52,510	$53,740	290
376	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$52,300	$53,230	4,750
377	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$52,250	$57,120	3,410
378	Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$52,220	$55,970	1,090
379	Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$52,160	$54,140	16,500
380	Bailiffs	$52,100	$52,640	60
381	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$52,020	$54,280	470
382	Forest and Conservation Technicians	$52,000	$52,700	380
383	Medical Appliance Technicians	$51,790	$52,300	80
384	Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	$51,760	$56,900	60
385	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$51,750	$55,340	1,120
386	Museum Technicians and Conservators	$51,740	$55,010	100
387	Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$51,740	$52,530	1,310
388	Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$51,600	$53,530	140
389	Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$51,570	$54,450	2,310
390	Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	$51,450	$52,970	180
391	Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$51,360	$53,360	650
392	Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	$51,200	$51,530	1,100
393	Audio and Video Technicians	$51,030	$54,960	290
394	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$51,030	$53,230	290
395	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$50,760	$58,750	50
396	Food Science Technicians	$50,740	$52,870	420
397	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$50,740	$53,950	7,230
398	Medical Records Specialists	$50,640	$53,470	2,250
399	Set and Exhibit Designers	$50,640	$55,510	60
400	Tire Builders	$50,600	$52,400	510
401	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$50,510	$55,310	7,610
402	Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	$50,450	$50,550	40
403	Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$50,370	$53,880	180
404	Graphic Designers	$50,310	$54,820	2,100
405	Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	$50,280	$53,830	160
406	Real Estate Brokers	$50,140	$65,160	N/A
407	Loan Interviewers and Clerks	$50,080	$53,220	2,380

Iowa High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Iowa are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Life & Physical Science fields.

62.3% of all tracked occupations in IA earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,080/year (Loan Interviewers and Clerks), while the top earner makes $429,050/year.

Iowa ranks #22 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 2025 BLS data, there are 407 occupations in Iowa with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 62.3% 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 $50K+ list in Iowa?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Iowa is $50,080/year (Loan Interviewers and Clerks). 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 407 occupations that pay over $50K in Iowa is $84,250 per year (2025 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.

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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 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics