Iowa Median
$97,180
per year
Hourly Rate
$46.72
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $95,780
State Rank
#25 of 49
270 employed here
How much does an Audiologist make in Iowa?
An Audiologist working in Iowa earns a median salary of $97,180 per year, or about $46.72 per hour. That is 1% above the national median of $95,780 for this occupation.
Within Iowa, entry-level pay starts around $73,280 while the top 10% make $122,740 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $83,470 and $106,050 a year.
Audiologist salary range in Iowa
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $73,280 | $35.23 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $83,470 | $40.13 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $97,180 | $46.72 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $106,050 | $50.99 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $122,740 | $59.01 |
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How Iowa compares
Iowa ranks 25th out of 49 states and territories for Audiologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Audiologist salary in other states
Nevada $133,110New Jersey $119,230North Dakota $118,750California $114,910Alaska $114,170Hawaii $113,850Connecticut $113,180Oregon $109,560Washington $108,580New Hampshire $105,590Utah $104,450Massachusetts $104,130Wisconsin $102,840District of Columbia $102,500Colorado $102,270Minnesota $102,130Maine $102,060Vermont $101,730New York $100,860Missouri $99,450Georgia $98,470Michigan $97,790Nebraska $97,460Kansas $97,250Arkansas $96,980Idaho $95,120Texas $93,570Illinois $93,510Florida $93,480Kentucky $92,520Maryland $91,260South Dakota $91,190Tennessee $90,540Indiana $90,280Pennsylvania $89,480North Carolina $88,920Montana $86,990Alabama $86,300Delaware $85,700Arizona $83,210New Mexico $83,050South Carolina $82,330Ohio $81,390Mississippi $80,740Virginia $80,010West Virginia $79,990Oklahoma $76,880Louisiana $75,200
Working as an Audiologist in Iowa
Nationally, about 14,000 people work as Audiologists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Iowa pay ($97,180) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Audiologist make in Iowa?
The median Audiologist salary in Iowa is $97,180 per year, or about $46.72 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $73,280 at the entry level to $122,740 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Iowa pay compare to the national average?
Iowa pays Audiologists about 1% more than the national median of $95,780. Iowa ranks 25th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Iowa a good state for Audiologists?
Yes on pay — Iowa pays above the national median for this occupation, at $97,180 a year. About 270 Audiologists are employed in Iowa. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Iowa?
The highest-paying occupations in Iowa include Emergency Medicine Physician ($429,050), Dermatologist ($424,970), Radiologist ($405,220), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.