Physician Assistant Jobs in Iowa
Across 53 live Physician Assistant listings in Iowa, median advertised pay is $130K (75th percentile $169K), based on the 26 that state a salary; Iowa ranks 50th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are CVS Health (15), Curana Health (11), University of Iowa (10).
53+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 20, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 26 roles pay ~$130k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
MercyCare Vernon Village Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Mercy Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids, IA
Family Medicine PA *SIGN ON BONUS*
Iowa Primary Care AssociationEmployer score · SilverWest Burlington, IA
Physician Assistant - Urgent Injury Clinic
DMOS Orthopaedic CentersWest Des Moines, IA
Physician Assistant - Orthopaedic Spine Surgery
DMOS Orthopaedic CentersAnkeny, IA
Physician Assistant - Total Joints
DMOS Orthopaedic CentersAnkeny, IA
Physician Assistant Behavioral Medicine (.8 FTE)
Des Moines UniversityDes Moines, IA
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Onsite PRN
Onsite InnovationsEmployer score · SilverAmana, IA
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Limitless MaleCedar Rapids, IA
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Iowa Primary Care AssociationEmployer score · SilverWaterloo, IA
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - HIV Clinic
Primary Health CareEmployer score · SilverDes Moines, IA
In-Home Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Full Time - Davenport
In-Home Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Part Time - Davenport
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Curana HealthCass Township, IA
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Physician Assistant Pay in Iowa: Live Market and State Comparison
Live physician assistant listings in Iowa today, then Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 53
- Live median
- $130k
- 75th $169k · n=26
- 12-mo median
- $117k
- Pay rank
- #50 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.7/10 · #45
- 12-mo postings
- 187
Physician Assistant roles in Iowa advertise $19k below the $136k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $168k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs IA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $117k | — | 4.7/10 | 187 |
| Alaska#1 | $168k | +$51k | 5.1/10 | 38 |
| South Dakotaborders | $150k | +$33k | 4.7/10 | 152 |
| Minnesotaborders | $141k | +$24k | 5.0/10 | 521 |
| Wisconsinborders | $138k | +$20k | 5.1/10 | 483 |
| Illinoisborders | $137k | +$20k | 5.2/10 | 995 |
| Missouriborders | $123k | +$5k | 5.4/10 | 255 |
| Nebraskaborders | $106k | −$11k | 4.8/10 | 93 |
“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 20, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- CVS Health (15), Curana Health (11), University of Iowa (10)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About PA jobs in Iowa.
How much do physician assistants earn in Iowa?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physician assistants. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid physician assistant 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 assistant 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, 31% with no on-call and 31% 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 DMOS Orthopaedic Centers, Iowa Primary Care Association, CVS Health, 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 53 physician assistants positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Physician Assistant Jobs in Iowa
- Curana Health11 open roles here · WLB 64/100
University of Iowa10 open roles here · WLB 61/100
DMOS Orthopaedic Centers3 open roles here · WLB 49/100- Iowa Primary Care Association3 open roles here · WLB 66/100
DOCS Health2 open roles here · WLB 55/100
Limitless Male2 open roles here · WLB 71/100
- CClarke County Hospital1 open role here