Audiologists Salary
The median pay for a audiologists in Iowa City, IA is $97,180/year ($46.72/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $80K at the entry level to $119K for experienced workers.
So what does $97K get you in Iowa City?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Iowa City’s Regional Price Parity (91.5). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Iowa City
Audiologists pay in Iowa City tracks closely to the national median, $97K locally vs. $96K nationwide, a 1% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $923/month, 15.5% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.5 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for audiologists in metros near Iowa City, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $105K | , |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $86K | , |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $101K | , |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $105K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Iowa City, IA
Entry-level audiologists (10th percentile) start around $80K. Mid-career wages sit at $97K. Top earners bring in $119K or more, a $39K spread from bottom to top.
Audiologists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Audiologists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $133K | +39% | N/A |
| New Jersey | $119K | +24% | 210 |
| North Dakota | $119K | +24% | 40 |
| California | $115K | +20% | 1,740 |
| Alaska | $114K | +19% | N/A |
| Hawaii | $114K | +19% | 90 |
| Connecticut | $113K | +18% | 70 |
| Oregon | $110K | +14% | 140 |
| Washington | $109K | +13% | 320 |
| New Hampshire | $106K | +10% | 50 |
| Utah | $104K | +9% | 120 |
| Massachusetts | $104K | +9% | 220 |
| Wisconsin | $103K | +7% | 280 |
| District of Columbia | $103K | +7% | 40 |
| Colorado | $102K | +7% | 430 |
| Minnesota | $102K | +7% | 290 |
| Maine | $102K | +7% | 60 |
| Vermont | $102K | +6% | N/A |
| New York | $101K | +5% | 690 |
| Missouri | $99K | +4% | 220 |
| Georgia | $98K | +3% | 470 |
| Michigan | $98K | +2% | 250 |
| Nebraska | $97K | +2% | 90 |
| Kansas | $97K | +2% | 200 |
| Iowa | $97K | +1% | 270 |
| Arkansas | $97K | +1% | 110 |
| Idaho | $95K | -1% | 200 |
| Texas | $94K | -2% | 1,020 |
| Illinois | $94K | -2% | 330 |
| Florida | $93K | -2% | 700 |
| Kentucky | $93K | -3% | 90 |
| Maryland | $91K | -5% | 160 |
| South Dakota | $91K | -5% | 40 |
| Tennessee | $91K | -5% | 270 |
| Indiana | $90K | -6% | 410 |
| Pennsylvania | $89K | -7% | 460 |
| North Carolina | $89K | -7% | 450 |
| Montana | $87K | -9% | 60 |
| Alabama | $86K | -10% | 190 |
| Delaware | $86K | -11% | 70 |
| Arizona | $83K | -13% | 240 |
| New Mexico | $83K | -13% | 80 |
| South Carolina | $82K | -14% | 200 |
| Ohio | $81K | -15% | 1,230 |
| Mississippi | $81K | -16% | N/A |
| Virginia | $80K | -16% | 260 |
| West Virginia | $80K | -16% | 120 |
| Oklahoma | $77K | -20% | 210 |
| Louisiana | $75K | -21% | 140 |
Showing 1–10 of 49 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a audiologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Iowa City?
Yes — at the median salary of $97K, rent takes 15.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $923/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for audiologists in Iowa City?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new audiologists typically earn — is $80K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,804/month. At HUD’s $923/month FMR, rent would take 19% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is audiologist a high-paying job in Iowa City?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $97K locally vs. $96K nationally, a 1% difference.
How does Iowa City compare to the national average for audiologists?
Iowa City pays $97K median vs. the U.S. average of $96K — that’s +1%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.5), the purchasing-power equivalent is $106K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do audiologists make in Iowa City, IA?
The median is $97,180 a year, that works out to about $47 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $80,070, and experienced audiologists can clear $119,400. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $97K enough to live in Iowa City?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,970/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $923/month, which eats 15.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a audiologists salary go in Iowa City?
Iowa City has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median audiologists salary is worth about $106,208 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do audiologists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.