Medical Assistant salary in Iowa
Medical Assistants in Iowa earn a median of $21.00 per hour, about $43,670 a year, 1% below the U.S. median of $21.25. The middle half earn between $18.44 and $22.78 per hour. The highest median among Iowa metro areas is in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, at $21.97 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $21.00median pay per hour
- $43,670median pay per year
- 5,260medical assistants employed in Iowa
- #22of 50 states by median pay
Medical Assistant pay in Iowa: percentiles
| Level | Iowa per hour | Iowa per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.40 | $36,190 | $16.84 |
| Lower quartile | $18.44 | $38,360 | $18.08 |
| Median | $21.00 | $43,670 | $21.25 |
| Upper quartile | $22.78 | $47,380 | $23.15 |
| Top 10% | $24.50 | $50,960 | $27.80 |
Medical Assistant pay by metro area in Iowa
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Iowa median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $21.97 | $45,700 | 1,410 | 5% above | $23.96 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $21.78 | $45,300 | 500 | 4% above | $24.48 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $21.56 | $44,830 | 350 | 3% above | $24.77 |
| Ames, IA | $21.55 | $44,820 | 170 | 3% above | $24.26 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $20.63 | $42,900 | 710 | 2% below | $23.16 |
| Dubuque, IA | $20.23 | $42,090 | 130 | 4% below | $23.17 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $19.67 | $40,900 | 250 | 6% below | $22.75 |
| Iowa City, IA | $19.35 | $40,240 | 480 | 8% below | $21.15 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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Common questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Iowa?
The median is $21.00 per hour, about $43,670 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $17.40 and the top 10% earn over $24.50 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Iowa city pays medical assistants the most?
Among Iowa metro areas, Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA has the highest median at $21.97 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Iowa rank for medical assistant pay?
Iowa ranks 22nd of 50 states by median medical assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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