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Anesthesiologists Salary in Iowa

Anesthesiologists in Iowa earn a median $239,200 or more a year, 39% below the U.S. median.

Median in IA
$239,200 or more a year
U.S. median
$391,490 a year
Employment
450
Location quotient
1.15
Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Iowa

Median (50%)
$239,200 or more · $115.00 or more an hour
Mean (average)
$239,200 or more · $115.00 or more an hour (estimate error ±4.8%)
10th percentile
$239,200 or more · $115.00 or more an hour
25th percentile
$239,200 or more · $115.00 or more an hour
75th percentile
$239,200 or more · $115.00 or more an hour
90th percentile
$239,200 or more · $115.00 or more an hour
Employment
450 (estimate error ±24.3%)
Jobs per 1,000
0.29
Location quotient
1.15 (1.00 = national share)
  • Some estimates are top coded by BLS: the published value is only known to be at or above the amount shown.

Anesthesiologists pay by metro area in Iowa

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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AreaMedian wageEmployment
Iowa City, IA$407,23040
Omaha, NE-IA$343,730180
Cedar Rapids, IA$239,200 or more50
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA$239,200 or more190
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA$239,200 or more50

H-1B filings for anesthesiologists in Iowa

FY 2026 through Q3, by work location

Details

16 certified filings with a median offered wage of $393,854.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do anesthesiologists make in Iowa?
The median wage for anesthesiologists in Iowa is $239,200 or more a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 450 jobs in the state.
Where in Iowa do anesthesiologists earn the most?
Iowa City, IA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $407,230 a year.