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Average Family Medicine physician Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

As of January 11, 2026, a Family Medicine physician in Des Moines, Iowa earns approximately $390,000 per year ($32,500 monthly). Based on an average 48-hour work week, this translates to about $156 per hour. Looking for broader data? See Family Medicine salaries in Iowa or the national Family Medicine overview.

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Family Medicine physician Compensation in Des Moines

From 1 verified physician salary submissions in Des Moines, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $390,000 to $390,000, with top performers earning up to $390,000 annually. Compared to the Iowa median of $315,000, Family Medicine physician salaries in Des Moines are higher by $75,000 (24%).

Local Market Analysis

In Des Moines, base salary accounts for 100% of total compensation—about $390,000—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.

Work-Life Balance in Des Moines

Local family medicine physician physicians report 2.0/5 career satisfaction in Des Moines.

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About Our Data

Our salary data is based on anonymous submissions from practicing physicians across the United States. We verify and clean the data to ensure accuracy and remove outliers.

Last updated: January 11, 2026

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Salary Distribution

Distribution based on 1 verified physician salary submissions.

Median Salary: $390,000

Physician Satisfaction in Family Medicine

Satisfaction Rating

2.0/5

Average satisfaction rating reported by Family Medicine physicians (1-5 scale).

Would Choose Again

0%

Percentage of Family Medicine physicians who would choose this specialty again.

Career Satisfaction

Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.

Primary Challenges

On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.

Salary Comparison

Location Statistics

Average Salary

$390,000

Median Salary

$390,000

Salary Range

$390,000 - $390,000

National Comparison

National Average

$317,222

Difference

+23% vs National Average

Sample Size

1 local / 9 national reports

Salary by Practice Type

Hospital-employed
Average Salary
$390,000
Sample Size
1 submissions
Practice TypeAverage SalarySample Size
Hospital-employed$390,0001 submissions

* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.

Take-Home Pay Calculator

Total Salary
$390,000
Federal Income Tax
-$106,874
State Income Tax
-$33,267
FICA Tax
-$17,818
Take-Home Pay
$232,041
Monthly
$19,337
Taxes (40.5%)
Take-Home (59.5%)
Based on single filing status in Iowa. Results may vary.