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Healthcare Administrator Salary in Iowa (2026)
$49.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,671/year ($6,389/month) for a single filer
Healthcare Administrator pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $84,180 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $101,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $129,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $171,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,200 Healthcare Administrator jobs in Iowa (occupation code 11-9111, “Medical and Health Services Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Healthcare Administrator salary of $101,940 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 $76,671 — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
| Gross (median) | $101,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,597 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,798 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$3,874 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,671 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,389 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Administrator make in Iowa?
- The median Healthcare Administrator salary in Iowa is $101,940 per year ($49.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $84,180 and $129,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Administrator in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $101,940, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $76,671 per year ($6,389 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
- How many Healthcare Administrator jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 6,200 Healthcare Administrator 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.