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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Family Medicine in Iowa (N=9 verified submissions, updated March 4, 2026, data as of 2026-03-04). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Average Family Medicine physician Salary in Iowa

As of March 4, 2026, a Family Medicine physician in Iowa earns approximately $315,000 per year ($26,250 monthly). Based on an average 48-hour work week, this translates to about $127 per hour. Looking for a broader view? See the Family Medicine physician salary overview or compare nearby states below.

Based on
9 salaries

How Much Do Family Medicine physicians Make in Iowa?

From 9 verified physician salary submissions in Iowa, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $300,000 to $345,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $390,000 annually. Compared to the national median of $315,000, Family Medicine physician salaries in Iowa are in line with the national median.

Bonuses, Hours Worked, and Job Satisfaction

In Iowa, the salary progression for family medicine physician physicians shows significant growth potential. Entry-level positions start at $282,500, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $345,000 - a 22% increase.

Local Practice Settings and Employers in Iowa

In Iowa, the most common work environment is Hospital Employed (78% of physicians). On average, base salary accounts for 87% of total compensation—about $274,444—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.

Cost of Living and Market Factors in Iowa

Iowa offers unique advantages for family medicine physician physicians, including competitive local markets and quality of life benefits. The cost of living in Iowa varies by region within the state.

Work-Life Balance in Iowa

Local family medicine physician physicians report 3.3/5 career satisfaction, with 67% of those surveyed saying they would choose this specialty again.

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Last updated: March 4, 2026

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Salary Distribution

Distribution based on 9 verified physician salary submissions.

Median Salary: $315,000

Physician Satisfaction in Family Medicine

Satisfaction Rating

3.3/5

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

Would Choose Again

67%

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

$317,222

Median Salary

$315,000

Salary Range

$300,000 - $345,000

National Comparison

National Average

$317,222

Difference

+0% vs National Average

Sample Size

9 local / 9 national reports

Salary by Practice Type

Hospital-employed
Average Salary
$316,429
Sample Size
7 submissions
Salary breakdown by practice type
Practice TypeAverage SalarySample Size
Hospital-employed$316,4297 submissions

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

Family Medicine Salaries by Practice Setting in Iowa

Compare salary data across different practice settings for Family Medicine physicians in Iowa:

Hospital Employed
7 verified submissions
Practice settings with fewer than 3 submissions are not shown to ensure data reliability.

Salary by Experience Level

3-5 years
Average Salary
$282,500
Sample Size
4 submissions
6-10 years
Average Salary
$333,750
Sample Size
4 submissions
11-15 years
Average Salary
$390,000
Sample Size
1 submissions
Salary breakdown by years of experience
Years of ExperienceAverage SalarySample Size
3-5 years$282,5004 submissions
6-10 years$333,7504 submissions
11-15 years$390,0001 submissions

* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.

Family Medicine physician Salaries by City in Iowa

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Des Moines1
* Numbers indicate verified salary reports per city

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Take-Home Pay Calculator

Total Salary
$315,000
Federal Income Tax
-$80,624
State Income Tax
-$26,870
FICA Tax
-$16,056
Take-Home Pay
$191,451
Monthly
$15,954
Taxes (39.2%)
Take-Home (60.8%)
Based on single filing status in Iowa. Results may vary.

Subspecialty Comparison

Sports Medicine

Average Salary
$334,643
Sample Size
14 submissions
Treats athletic injuries and conditions, focusing on arthroscopic procedures and accelerated rehabilitation protocols.

Geriatrics

Average Salary
$330,932
Sample Size
11 submissions
Focuses on specialized geriatrics procedures and treatments within family medicine, providing expert care in this specific area.
Subspecialty salary comparison
SubspecialtyAverage SalarySample SizeDescription
Sports Medicine$334,64314 submissionsTreats athletic injuries and conditions, focusing on arthroscopic procedures and accelerated rehabilitation protocols.
Geriatrics$330,93211 submissionsFocuses on specialized geriatrics procedures and treatments within family medicine, providing expert care in this specific area.

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

* Data is aggregated from verified physician submissions.

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