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Psychologist Salary in Iowa City, Iowa

The median psychologist salary in Iowa City, IA is $81,064 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 6.7% above the Iowa state average.

City Median
$81,064
vs State Avg
+$5,120
vs National
$-4,266
Cost of Living
95%

Psychologist Salary in Iowa City by Experience

In Iowa City, an entry-level psychologist earns around $49,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $137,750 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$49,400
$-2,600 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$83,600
$-4,400 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$137,750
$-7,250 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Iowa City, IA

Percentile Iowa City
10th Percentile $45,600
25th Percentile $60,800
Median (50th) $81,064
75th Percentile $109,250
90th Percentile $147,250

Psychologist Salary in Other Iowa Cities

Des Moines, IA
$78,504
Pop. 214,133
Cedar Rapids, IA
$75,090
Pop. 137,710
Davenport, IA
$73,384
Pop. 101,724
Sioux City, IA
$71,677
Pop. 85,797

How to Become a Psychologist in Iowa City

Education

Most psychologist positions require a doctoral degree. Iowa City and the surrounding Iowa area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PsychotherapyPsychological AssessmentCBT/DBTResearch MethodsClinical DocumentationEthics

Job Outlook

Nationally, psychologist employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Iowa City may vary based on local industry and population growth.