Medical Assistant Salary in Iowa
Median annual pay in Iowa
$45,480
$21.87/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Iowa
$51,822
Regional Price Parity: 87.762 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($45,690): −$210 (−0.5%)
Iowa ranks 24th of 51 states by median pay, and 3rd of 51 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,730 | $17.66 |
| 25th percentile | $38,980 | $18.74 |
| Median | $45,480 | $21.87 |
| 75th percentile | $48,030 | $23.09 |
| 90th percentile | $54,960 | $26.42 |
Employment
- Employment in Iowa
- 5,990
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Iowa
- $45,480
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $45,690
- Difference
- −$210 (−0.5%)
Cost of living
$45,480 ÷ 87.762 × 100 = $51,822
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | ||
| 22nd | $45,980 | $51,687 5th |
| Arizona | ||
| 23rd | $45,940 | $45,631 25th |
| Iowa This page | ||
| 24th | $45,480 | $51,822 3rd |
| Utah | ||
| 25th | $45,360 | $45,881 23rd |
| Nevada | ||
| 26th | $45,200 | $45,209 26th |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Surgical Assistant salary in Iowa
$66,030/year Iowa
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in the U.S.
$45,570/year U.S.
- Registered Nurse salary in Iowa
$78,630/year Iowa
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician salary in Iowa
$78,850/year Iowa
- Physical Therapist Aide salary in Iowa
$29,120/year Iowa
- Nursing Assistant salary in Iowa
$39,350/year Iowa
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +12.9%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Medical Assistant salary in nearby places
- Medical Assistant salary in Illinois
$46,090/year Illinois
- Medical Assistant salary in Minnesota
$50,480/year Minnesota
- Medical Assistant salary in Missouri
$40,440/year Missouri
- Medical Assistant salary in Nebraska
$47,370/year Nebraska
- Medical Assistant salary in South Dakota
$41,870/year South Dakota
- Medical Assistant salary in Wisconsin
$48,680/year Wisconsin
- Medical Assistant salary in the U.S.
$45,690/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
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