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
These 87 roles pay ~$300k median with 6.3/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Physician - Independent Contractor - Cardiac Anesthesiology
Med AmericaWest Des Moines, IA
PM&R - Physician - Des Moines, IA
UnityPoint HealthDes Moines, IA
MercyCare Medical District Physician
Mercy Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids, IA
Family Medicine Physician
Iowa Primary Care AssociationEmployer score · SilverWest Burlington, IA
PRN Emergency Medicine - Physician - Des Moines
UnityPoint HealthDes Moines, IA
Physician - Cardiac Anesthesiology - Up to $150K Sign On Bonus!
Staff Physician - Women's Health
University of IowaIowa City, IA
Physician - Service Line Medical Director - Medical Oncology - Des Moines, IA
UnityPoint HealthDes Moines, IA
Physician - Service Line Medical Director - Surgical Oncology - Des Moines, IA
UnityPoint HealthDes Moines, IA
PRN Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Physician - Des Moines
UnityPoint HealthDes Moines, IA
Family Practice Physician
Guthrie County HospitalGuthrie County, IA
General Cardiology - Physician - Sioux City, IA
UnityPoint HealthSioux City, IA
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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.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs IA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $363k | — | 4.9/10 | 476 |
| Montana#1 | $405k | +$42k | 5.3/10 | 184 |
| Minnesotaborders | $344k | −$19k | 5.3/10 | 1409 |
| Wisconsinborders | $321k | −$42k | 5.0/10 | 828 |
| Illinoisborders | $318k | −$45k | 4.7/10 | 2219 |
| Nebraskaborders | $311k | −$53k | 4.6/10 | 148 |
| South Dakotaborders | $304k | −$59k | 4.0/10 | 204 |
| Missouriborders | $295k | −$68k | 5.2/10 | 842 |
“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?
Some physicians 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 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, Trinity Health, Med America, Mercy Cedar Rapids, 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Physician Jobs in Iowa
CVS Health29 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Trinity Health27 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Vohra Physicians24 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Med America12 open roles here · WLB 59/100Rinvio Recruitment8 open roles here · WLB 52/100
Vituity8 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Adelphi Staffing7 open roles here · WLB 48/100