Surgeon Salary in Iowa
Based on 110+ workers in Iowa
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (IA)
$370,390
$178.07/hr
vs National Average
$377,583
-1.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$86K – —
110 employed in Iowa
Salary Distribution — Surgeon in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $86,290 |
| 25th percentile | $235,980 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $370,390 |
| 75th percentile | $657,190 |
Top-Paying Industries for Surgeon (U.S.)
Which industries pay Surgeons the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Surgeons in Iowa tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $414,010 | 23K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $172,830 | 40 |
| Educational Services | $102,620 | 2K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Surgeon in Iowa vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Iowa) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $370,390 |
| 2026 (projected) | $381,502 |
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 | $370,390 | $377,583 |
| 2026 (projected) | $381,502 | $388,910 |
Surgeon Salary by Experience Level in Iowa
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $235,980 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $370,390 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $657,190 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $788,628 |
Surgeon Salary in Other States
Related Surgeon Salaries in Iowa
How other high-demand occupations in Iowa compare to Surgeon ($370,390 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Surgeon | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physician in IA | $429,050 | +15.8% | $206.27/hr |
| Radiologist in IA | $405,220 | +9.4% | $194.82/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in IA | $356,020 | -3.9% | $171.16/hr |
| Psychiatrist in IA | $295,270 | -20.3% | $141.96/hr |
| Cardiologist in IA | $283,070 | -23.6% | $136.09/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in IA | $273,070 | -26.3% | $131.28/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in IA | $265,200 | -28.4% | $127.50/hr |
| Pediatrician in IA | $262,440 | -29.1% | $126.17/hr |
| Dentist in IA | $181,520 | -51.0% | $87.27/hr |
| Pharmacist in IA | $138,860 | -62.5% | $66.76/hr |
| Podiatrist in IA | $134,830 | -63.6% | $64.82/hr |
| Physician Assistant in IA | $134,770 | -63.6% | $64.79/hr |