Psychologist Salary in Iowa
Based on 440+ workers in Iowa
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (IA)
$91,690
$44.08/hr
vs National Average
$97,188
-5.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $169K
440 employed in Iowa
Salary Distribution — Psychologist in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,200 |
| 25th percentile | $74,990 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $91,690 |
| 75th percentile | $129,970 |
| 90th percentile | $168,660 |
Top-Paying Industries for Psychologist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Psychologists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Psychologists in Iowa tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | $131,040 | — |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $112,010 | 5K |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $101,960 | 2K |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $99,770 | 63K |
| Educational Services | $91,550 | 3K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Psychologist in Iowa vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Iowa) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,690 |
| 2026 (projected) | $94,441 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Iowa Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,690 | $97,188 |
| 2026 (projected) | $94,441 | $100,104 |
Psychologist Salary by Experience Level in Iowa
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $74,990 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $91,690 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $129,970 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $168,660 |
Psychologist Salary in Other States
Related Psychologist Salaries in Iowa
How other high-demand occupations in Iowa compare to Psychologist ($91,690 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Psychologist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in IA | $178,110 | +94.3% | $85.63/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in IA | $101,090 | +10.3% | $48.60/hr |
| Chemist in IA | $86,100 | -6.1% | $41.39/hr |
| Medical Scientist in IA | $83,850 | -8.6% | $40.31/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in IA | $79,100 | -13.7% | $38.03/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in IA | $78,780 | -14.1% | $37.88/hr |
| Geoscientist in IA | $74,460 | -18.8% | $35.80/hr |
| Personal Financial Advisor in IA | $92,310 | +0.7% | $44.38/hr |
| Financial Analyst in IA | $92,370 | +0.7% | $44.41/hr |
| Occupational Therapist in IA | $89,910 | -1.9% | $43.23/hr |
| Environmental Engineer in IA | $94,830 | +3.4% | $45.59/hr |
| General and Operations Manager in IA | $87,690 | -4.4% | $42.16/hr |