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Physician Jobs in Iowa

Across 258 live Physician listings in Iowa, median advertised pay is $300K (75th percentile $500K), based on the 87 that state a salary; Iowa ranks 5th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are UnityPoint Health (79), CVS Health (29), Trinity Health (27).

258+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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258 jobs

These 87 roles pay ~$300k median with 6.3/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Dr House logo

Physician, Emergency Medicine – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

Dr HouseEmployer score · GoldRemote

Emergency Medicine
$100-$200 per hour
4w ago
Med America logo

Medical Director - Anesthesiology - Up to $150K Sign On Bonus!

Med AmericaDes Moines, IA

Anesthesiology
$275,000-$900,000
4w ago
UnityPoint Health logo

OB/GYN - Physician - West Des Moines

UnityPoint HealthWest Des Moines, IA

OB/GYN
Pay not disclosed
4w ago
UnityPoint Health logo

OB/GYN - Physician - Des Moines

UnityPoint HealthDes Moines, IA

OB/GYN
Pay not disclosed
4w ago
UnityPoint Health logo

General Cardiology - Physician - Dubuque, IA

UnityPoint HealthDubuque, IA

Cardiology
Pay not disclosed
4w ago
Dr House logo

Physician, Internal Medicine – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

Dr HouseEmployer score · GoldRemote

Internal Medicine
$100-$200 per hour
4w ago
UnityPoint Health logo

Pediatric Pulmonologist – Blank Children's Hospital – Des Moines

UnityPoint HealthDes Moines, IA

Pulmonology
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Adelphi Staffing logo

Emergency Medicine Physician

Adelphi StaffingMason City, IA

Emergency Medicine
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Trinity Health logo

Urology- Physician- Waterloo/Cedar Falls- $650K+ Income Potential

Trinity HealthIowa

Urology
$600,000 - $650,000+
30+ days ago
UnityPoint Health logo

Radiology - Physician - Waterloo, IA

UnityPoint HealthWaterloo, IA

Radiology
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
UnityPoint Health logo

Cardiovascular Service Line - System Medical Director – Cardiovascular Surgery - Physician - Des Moines, Iowa

UnityPoint HealthWest Des Moines, IA

Cardiothoracic Surgery
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
UnityPoint Health logo

Critical Care - Physician - Des Moines, IA

UnityPoint HealthWaukee, IA

Critical Care Medicine
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
UnityPoint Health logo

Pulmonary Critical Care, In

UnityPoint HealthWaukee, IA

Critical Care Medicine
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Receptive logo

Physician - ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment

ReceptiveEmployer score · GoldRemote

Psychiatry
$150-$200 per hour
30+ days ago
Vituity logo

Medical Director - Anesthesiology - Up to $150K Sign On Bonus! - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

VituityDes Moines, IA

Anesthesiology
$275,000-$900,000
30+ days ago

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Physician Pay in Iowa: Live Market and State Comparison

Live physician 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
258
Live median
$300k
75th $500k · n=87
12-mo median
$363k
Pay rank
#5 of 51
Work-life
4.9/10 · #28
12-mo postings
476

Physician roles in Iowa advertise $55k above the $308k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Montana leads at $405k.

Physician median pay and work-life-balance score, Iowa compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian pay (12 mo)vs IAWLBPostings (12 mo)
Iowa (this page)$363k—4.9/10476
Montana#1$405k+$42k5.3/10184
Minnesotaborders$344k−$19k5.3/101409
Wisconsinborders$321k−$42k5.0/10828
Illinoisborders$318k−$45k4.7/102219
Nebraskaborders$311k−$53k4.6/10148
South Dakotaborders$304k−$59k4.0/10204
Missouriborders$295k−$68k5.2/10842

“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 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.

Most openings on this page:
UnityPoint Health (79), CVS Health (29), Trinity Health (27)
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 Physician jobs in Iowa.

How much do physicians earn in Iowa?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physicians. 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 jobs available?

Yes — about 15% of current physicians listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which physician jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every physician role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring physicians in Iowa right now?

Employers currently hiring for physician roles include UnityPoint Health, Med America, Dr House, Adelphi Staffing, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many physician jobs in Iowa are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 258 physicians 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.