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Physician Assistant salary in Iowa, 2026: $117,507–$141,339 advertised across 10 listings

Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 10 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (4) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.

Median advertised range
$117,507–$141,339
per year, base pay
Middle half
$111,047–$175,478
25th pct. of minimums to 75th pct. of maximums
Listings counted
10
of 14 live Physician Assistant listings in Iowa
As of
November 8, 2026
Refreshed hourly from live listings

Median advertised Physician Assistant pay by city in Iowa

Each bar runs from the median advertised minimum to the median advertised maximum. Cities with at least three listings, ranked by listing count.

$0$50k$100k$150k$200kIowa City: $111,047–$175,827 median advertised base, 3 listingsIowa City$111,047–$175,827n=3Mason City: $130,891 median advertised base, 3 listingsMason City$130,891n=3
CityListingsMedian minimumMedian maximum
Iowa City3$111,047$175,827
Mason City3$130,891$130,891

By employment type

TypeListingsMedian range
full-time10$117,507–$141,339

Employers with the most listings

EmployerListingsMedian range
Trinity Health6$130,891
Veterans Health Administration4$111,047–$175,827

Quick answers

What does a Physician Assistant make in Iowa?
Across 10 live Physician Assistant listings in Iowa with advertised pay, the median base range is $117,507–$141,339 per year. The middle half of listings runs from $111,047 at the low end to $175,478 at the high end.
Which Iowa cities pay Physician Assistants the most?
Among cities with at least three listings, the highest advertised medians are Iowa City ($111,047–$175,827) and Mason City ($130,891).
Does Physician Assistant pay differ by employment type in Iowa?
10 full-time listings advertise a median of $117,507–$141,339.
Who is hiring Physician Assistants in Iowa and what do they offer?
Trinity Health (6, median $130,891) and Veterans Health Administration (4, median $111,047–$175,827).Trinity HealthVeterans Health Administration
How many Physician Assistant jobs in Iowa are open right now?
14 live Physician Assistant listings in Iowa on ScrubHub today, of which 10 state an annual pay range from the employer. Listings expire after 30 days.Browse Physician Assistant jobs in Iowa
How is this pay report calculated?
Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 10 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (4) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.

Physician Assistant pay reports for other states

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