Medical Assistants Salary in Iowa
Ranked #24 of 51 · IA
2.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $44,930 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $45,480
Employment 5,990
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,730P25 $38,980 Median $45,480P75 $48,030P90 $54,960
About 80% of medical assistantss in Iowa earn between $36,730 and $54,960. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean medical assistants salary in Iowa is $44,930, about 2.6% below the U.S. average ($46,120). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $46,920 | $46,440 | 1,780 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $46,480 | $46,030 | 510 |
| Ames, IA | $45,810 | $44,580 | 180 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $45,660 | $44,180 | 390 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $45,650 | $44,700 | 280 |
| Dubuque, IA | $44,730 | $44,830 | 210 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $44,700 | $43,830 | 840 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $43,960 | $42,830 | 370 |