Average Veterinarian Salary in Iowa

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Veterinarian in Iowa earns $115,200 per year, which is below the national average of $119,100. This translates to approximately $55.38 per hour, $4,431 biweekly, or $9,600 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Iowa is 11% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$86,400	$41.54
Average (50th)	$115,200	$55.38
Experienced (75th)	$132,500	$63.69
Top Earners (90th)	$149,800	$72.02

Veterinarian Salary by City in Iowa

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Des Moines	$124,400	$10,367/mo
Cedar Rapids	$117,500	$9,792/mo
Davenport	$112,900	$9,408/mo
Sioux City	$109,400	$9,117/mo
Iowa City	$107,100	$8,925/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Doctoral degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	19% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	4.4%-5.7% (4 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.89 (-11% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Iowa

Major employers hiring Veterinarians in Iowa include Principal Financial, John Deere, Mercy Health, Hy-Vee, and Collins Aerospace. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

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