44+ Physician Assistant Jobs in Iowa
Physician Assistant positions in Iowa with $100K-$140K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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44+ Physician Assistant Jobs in Iowa Available Now
These 15 roles pay ~$158k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How Iowa Compares for Physician Assistant Pay
Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own physician assistant postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Physician Assistant roles in Iowa advertise $23k below the $134k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $165k.
| State | Median pay | vs IA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $110k | — | 4.9/10 | 188 |
| California#1 | $165k | +$55k | 5.1/10 | 1418 |
| Illinoisborders | $143k | +$33k | 5.2/10 | 829 |
| Minnesotaborders | $140k | +$30k | 5.2/10 | 420 |
| Wisconsinborders | $138k | +$28k | 5.1/10 | 465 |
| South Dakotaborders | $132k | +$22k | 4.9/10 | 148 |
| Missouriborders | $128k | +$17k | 5.5/10 | 204 |
| Nebraskaborders | $123k | +$13k | 5.2/10 | 70 |
“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Physician Assistant Jobs in Iowa: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Iowa offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physician assistant jobs in iowa. With 44+ open positions and salaries ranging from $78K to $169K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Physician Assistant Jobs in Iowa on this page have an average score of 4/10, with 5% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for physician assistant jobs in iowa include CVS Health, University of Iowa, DMOS Orthopaedic Centers, Mercy Cedar Rapids, and more. Positions span physician assistant jobs iowa. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for physician assistant jobs in iowa, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 3.0% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 15,119+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do physician assistants earn in Iowa?
Listed physician assistants in Iowa on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $78K to $169K per year, with a median near $88K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid physician assistants jobs available?
Some physician assistants roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which physician assistants jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physician assistant role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 5% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Iowa right now?
Employers currently hiring for physician assistant roles include CVS Health, University of Iowa, DMOS Orthopaedic Centers, Mercy Cedar Rapids, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physician assistant jobs in iowa are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 44+ physician assistants positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Physician Assistant Jobs in Iowa
CVS Health15 open roles here · WLB 67/100
Curana Health3 open roles here · WLB 55/100DMOS Orthopaedic Centers3 open roles here · WLB 44/100
DOCS Health2 open roles here · WLB 43/100
Avera Health1 open role here · WLB 28/100
- DDes Moines University1 open role here
Forefront Dermatology1 open role here · WLB 75/100
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