Psychiatry Jobs in Iowa
Across 39 live Psychiatry listings in Iowa, median advertised pay is $198K, based on the 23 that state a salary; Iowa ranks 41st of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are BlueSky Telepsych (11), Curana Health (6), UnityPoint Health (4).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 17, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 23 roles pay ~$198k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
23 jobs · 6 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
23 jobs · 6 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Des Moines IA | PMHNP | Full Time W2
Clive Behavioral Health HospitalCarlisle, IA
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Psychiatry Pay in Iowa: Live Market and State Comparison
Live psychiatry 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
- 39
- Live median
- $198k
- 75th $198k · n=23
- 12-mo median
- $171k
- Pay rank
- #41 of 51
- Work-life
- 6.0/10 · #25
- 12-mo postings
- 113
Psychiatry roles in Iowa advertise $29k below the $199k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Rhode Island leads at $316k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs IA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $171k | — | 6.0/10 | 113 |
| Rhode Island#1 | $316k | +$145k | 6.8/10 | 115 |
| Missouriborders | $261k | +$90k | 5.6/10 | 269 |
| Wisconsinborders | $240k | +$70k | 6.5/10 | 160 |
| Minnesotaborders | $222k | +$51k | 6.2/10 | 236 |
| Illinoisborders | $181k | +$10k | 6.4/10 | 527 |
| Nebraskaborders | $157k | −$13k | 6.0/10 | 53 |
| South Dakotaborders | $79k | −$92k | 5.0/10 | 24 |
“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 17, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- BlueSky Telepsych (11), Curana Health (6), UnityPoint Health (4)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Geode Health (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Mindpath Health (gold, 92/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Psychiatry jobs in Iowa.
How much do psychiatry earn in Iowa?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of psychiatry. 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 psychiatry jobs available?
Yes — about 15% of current psychiatry 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 psychiatry jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every psychiatry role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 10% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring psychiatry in Iowa right now?
Employers currently hiring for psychiatry roles include Curana Health, UnityPoint Health, University of Iowa, Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many psychiatry jobs in Iowa are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 39 psychiatry 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 Psychiatry Jobs in Iowa
BlueSky Telepsych11 open roles here · WLB 99/100
Curana Health6 open roles here · WLB 64/100UnityPoint Health4 open roles here · WLB 50/100
LifeStance Health3 open roles here · WLB 91/100
Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare2 open roles here · WLB 69/100
University of Iowa2 open roles here · WLB 61/100
- CClive Behavioral Health Hospital1 open role here
- CCovenant Family Solutions1 open role here