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Medical Assistant Salary in Iowa (2026)
$21.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,995/year ($3,083/month) for a single filer
Medical Assistant pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $54,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,990 Medical Assistant jobs in Iowa (occupation code 31-9092, “Medical Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Medical Assistant salary of $45,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,995 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $45,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,278 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,479 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,728 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,995 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,083 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in Iowa?
- The median Medical Assistant salary in Iowa is $45,480 per year ($21.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,980 and $48,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Assistant in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $45,480, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $36,995 per year ($3,083 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 5,990 Medical Assistant jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.