Iowa Median
$295,270
per year
Hourly Rate
$141.96
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+5% vs US median
US median $281,870
State Rank
#15 of 46
170 employed here
How much does a Psychiatrist make in Iowa?
Psychiatrists in Iowa take home a median of $295,270 annually — roughly $141.96 an hour — which runs 5% above the national median of $281,870.
Within Iowa, entry-level pay starts around $77,320 while the top 10% make $427,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $151,560 and $360,900 a year.
Psychiatrist salary range in Iowa
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $77,320 | $37.17 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $151,560 | $72.87 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $295,270 | $141.96 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $360,900 | $173.51 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $427,810 | $205.68 |
|
How Iowa compares
Iowa ranks 15th out of 46 states and territories for Psychiatrist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Psychiatrist salary in other states
California $353,500Louisiana $345,040Alaska $342,170Minnesota $336,410Wisconsin $331,070Connecticut $326,670Florida $316,200Oregon $314,880Missouri $312,680Maryland $305,320Washington $304,920Vermont $302,770Maine $300,180Utah $299,670Virginia $295,010Michigan $291,850Hawaii $289,990Rhode Island $287,610Indiana $284,110Delaware $279,410Pennsylvania $278,970Kansas $278,100Oklahoma $271,640Colorado $266,370New York $265,890Illinois $258,740Arizona $249,720New Hampshire $246,140Ohio $244,990Kentucky $237,770Georgia $237,480South Carolina $237,250Texas $228,460New Mexico $227,730South Dakota $226,180Tennessee $214,880Mississippi $213,680Nevada $210,030New Jersey $194,070District of Columbia $183,080North Carolina $168,880Nebraska $135,180Arkansas $124,750Idaho $75,470West Virginia $63,320
Working as a Psychiatrist in Iowa
Nationally, about 28,000 people work as Psychiatrists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Iowa pay ($295,270) 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 Psychiatrist make in Iowa?
The median Psychiatrist salary in Iowa is $295,270 per year, or about $141.96 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $77,320 at the entry level to $427,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Iowa pay compare to the national average?
Iowa pays Psychiatrists about 5% more than the national median of $281,870. Iowa ranks 15th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Iowa a good state for Psychiatrists?
Yes on pay — Iowa pays above the national median for this occupation, at $295,270 a year. About 170 Psychiatrists 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.
← See the national Psychiatrist salary report
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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.