Psychologist Jobs in Iowa
Across 14 live Psychologist listings in Iowa, median advertised pay is $156K (75th percentile $198K), based on the 7 that state a salary; Iowa ranks 2nd of 47 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Commonwealth Medical Services (2), Sailor Health (2), University of Iowa (2).
14+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 14, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 7 roles pay ~$156k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
7 jobs · 6 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
7 jobs · 6 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Clinical Psychologist - Center for Disabilities & Development
University of IowaIowa City, IA
Clinical Psychologist – Licensed in Iowa (Geriatric, Virtual)
Sailor HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote
Remote Clinical Psychologist – Older Adults | PhD / PsyD | Iowa | Telehealth
Sailor HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote
Pediatric Clinical Psychologist or Post Doc Fellowship (Full-Time)
Psychologist/ Psychiatrist or Neurologist - Behavioral Health C&P Exams Contrac
Pro Med Healthcare ServicesEmployer score · SilverCedar Rapids, IA
Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Part-Time - Fridays - Cedar Rapids, IA
Commonwealth Medical ServicesEmployer score · SilverCedar Rapids, IA
Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Full Time - West Des Moines, CO
Commonwealth Medical ServicesEmployer score · SilverWest Des Moines, IA
Psychologist Pay in Iowa: Live Market and State Comparison
Live psychologist 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
- 14
- Live median
- $156k
- 75th $198k · n=7
- 12-mo median
- $176k
- Pay rank
- #2 of 47
- Work-life
- 6.5/10 · #13
- 12-mo postings
- 29
Psychologist roles in Iowa advertise $53k above the $123k median across the 47 states we can measure, where West Virginia leads at $231k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs IA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $176k | — | 6.5/10 | 29 |
| West Virginia#1 | $231k | +$55k | 7.1/10 | 47 |
| District of Columbia#3 | $168k | −$8k | 5.8/10 | 21 |
| Missouriborders | $122k | −$54k | 6.4/10 | 94 |
| Minnesotaborders | $122k | −$54k | 7.3/10 | 193 |
| Nebraskaborders | $116k | −$60k | 6.8/10 | 34 |
| Wisconsinborders | $114k | −$62k | 6.7/10 | 74 |
| Illinoisborders | $111k | −$65k | 6.3/10 | 232 |
“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 47 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 14, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Commonwealth Medical Services (2), Sailor Health (2), University of Iowa (2)
- 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 Psychologist jobs in Iowa.
How much do psychologists earn in Iowa?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of psychologists. 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 psychologist jobs available?
Yes — about 14% of current psychologists 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 psychologist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every psychologist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 21% with no on-call and 36% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring psychologists in Iowa right now?
Employers currently hiring for psychologist roles include University of Iowa, Sailor Health, Commonwealth Medical Services, Warrior Vets Medical Services P, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many psychologist jobs in Iowa are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 14 psychologists 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 Psychologist Jobs in Iowa
Commonwealth Medical Services2 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Sailor Health2 open roles here · WLB 100/100
Adelphi Staffing1 open role here · WLB 48/100
Child Serve1 open role here · WLB 54/100- IIowa State University1 open role here
JES Tech1 open role here · WLB 75/100
Northwest Area Education Agency1 open role here · WLB 62/100