Iowa Median
$134,830
per year
Hourly Rate
$64.82
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $160,300
State Rank
#32 of 41
100 employed here
How much does a Podiatrist make in Iowa?
Podiatrists in Iowa take home a median of $134,830 annually — roughly $64.82 an hour — which runs 16% below the national median of $160,300.
Within Iowa, entry-level pay starts around $51,850 while the top 10% make $264,630 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $98,590 and $202,780 a year.
Podiatrist salary range in Iowa
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $51,850 | $24.93 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $98,590 | $47.40 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $134,830 | $64.82 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $202,780 | $97.49 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $264,630 | $127.23 |
|
How Iowa compares
Iowa ranks 32nd out of 41 states and territories for Podiatrist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Podiatrist salary in other states
District of Columbia $265,740Minnesota $261,180Oklahoma $253,380New Hampshire $250,070Washington $232,970Massachusetts $217,700North Carolina $215,420Connecticut $212,760Tennessee $212,470Oregon $207,430West Virginia $207,000Nevada $204,990New Mexico $202,690Maryland $201,940California $201,300Kentucky $201,260Maine $200,850Louisiana $197,480Wisconsin $185,100Texas $175,520Delaware $170,560Illinois $167,400South Carolina $167,110Mississippi $164,410Michigan $162,140Alabama $161,820New Jersey $160,300Rhode Island $159,760Pennsylvania $155,050Colorado $142,620Florida $138,340Virginia $133,640Arizona $133,190Indiana $132,930Georgia $132,630Missouri $129,950Ohio $129,380Idaho $124,610New York $108,460Utah $93,270
Working as a Podiatrist in Iowa
Nationally, about 10,000 people work as Podiatrists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Iowa pay ($134,830) 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 a Podiatrist make in Iowa?
The median Podiatrist salary in Iowa is $134,830 per year, or about $64.82 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $51,850 at the entry level to $264,630 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Iowa pay compare to the national average?
Iowa pays Podiatrists about 16% less than the national median of $160,300. Iowa ranks 32nd out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Iowa a good state for Podiatrists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $134,830 a year. About 100 Podiatrists are employed in Iowa. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
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.