Iowa - Wage & Salary Data

Top Paying Occupations in Iowa (200)

Rank Occupation Annual Median Employment
1 Nurse Anesthetists $229,950 580
2 Orthodontists $223,020 30
3 Chief Executives $178,530 3,520
4 Dentists, General $174,990 850
5 Law Teachers, Postsecondary $170,810
6 Aerospace Engineers $150,010
7 Architectural and Engineering Managers $137,870 1,520
8 Computer and Information Systems Managers $136,610 3,650
9 Nurse Midwives $136,450 70
10 Physician Assistants $133,400 1,200
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Top Industries in Iowa

Industry Average Salary
Cross-industry $55,704

Top Growing Careers in Iowa

Occupations with the fastest employment growth from 2019 to 2024

Rank Occupation 2019 Jobs 2024 Jobs Jobs Added % Growth
1 Gas Plant Operators 50 400 +350 +700.0%
2 Survey Researchers 40 180 +140 +350.0%
3 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders 50 220 +170 +340.0%
4 Skincare Specialists 160 700 +540 +337.5%
5 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 30 130 +100 +333.3%
6 Pharmacy Aides 240 880 +640 +266.7%
7 Food Processing Workers, All Other 850 3,070 +2,220 +261.2%
8 Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 130 420 +290 +223.1%
9 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 780 2,460 +1,680 +215.4%
10 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 290 900 +610 +210.3%
11 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 90 260 +170 +188.9%
12 Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other 460 1,290 +830 +180.4%
13 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 100 260 +160 +160.0%
14 Foundry Mold and Coremakers 240 610 +370 +154.2%
15 Special Education Teachers, Preschool 80 200 +120 +150.0%