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Psychiatrists Salary in Iowa
Psychiatrists in Iowa earn a median $295,270 a year, 5% above the U.S. median.
- Median in IA
- $295,270 a year
- U.S. median
- $281,870 a year
- Employment
- 170
- Location quotient
- 0.62
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Iowa
- Median (50%)
- $295,270 · $141.96 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $273,190 · $131.34 an hour (estimate error ±5.5%)
- 10th percentile
- $77,320 · $37.17 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $151,560 · $72.87 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $360,900 · $173.51 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $427,810 · $205.68 an hour
- Employment
- 170 (estimate error ±19.0%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.11
- Location quotient
- 0.62 (1.00 = national share)
Psychiatrists pay by metro area in Iowa
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $358,020 | 50 |
| Iowa City, IA | $161,550 | 30 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $132,200 | 160 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do psychiatrists make in Iowa?
- The median wage for psychiatrists in Iowa is $295,270 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 170 jobs in the state.
- Where in Iowa do psychiatrists earn the most?
- Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $358,020 a year.