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Medical Assistant Jobs in Iowa

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Iowa's healthcare industry employs approximately 195,000 workers across a predominantly rural state. UnityPoint Health and MercyOne dominate as statewide systems, with University of Iowa Health Care providing academic leadership. The state ranks 16th nationally in health outcomes—among the healthiest in the Midwest. Iowa's dispersed population creates unique healthcare delivery challenges with 82 critical access hospitals serving rural communities. Des Moines anchors the market, but healthcare employment is unusually distributed across smaller cities.

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$37K
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Ideal for candidates with prior MA clinical experience who need certification to validate their skills for Iowa employers.

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Iowa Healthcare Industry

Understanding the IA healthcare job market:

Iowa's healthcare industry employs approximately 195,000 workers across a predominantly rural state. UnityPoint Health and MercyOne dominate as statewide systems, with University of Iowa Health Care providing academic leadership. The state ranks 16th nationally in health outcomes—among the healthiest in the Midwest. Iowa's dispersed population creates unique healthcare delivery challenges with 82 critical access hospitals serving rural communities. Des Moines anchors the market, but healthcare employment is unusually distributed across smaller cities.

195,000
Healthcare Workers
118
Hospitals
#16
Health Ranking
90.1%
Cost of Living

Medical Assistant Salary in Iowa

IA salary ranges by experience level:

Salary by Experience

Entry-Level
(0-1 years)
$30,000
Mid-Level
(2-4 years)
$37,000
Experienced
(5+ years)
$44,000

What Affects Your Salary

Des Moines and Iowa City pay highest—system competition and University of Iowa drive wages. Cost of living at 90% of national average makes moderate salaries stretch far. Rural positions pay less but cost of living is extremely low. UnityPoint and MercyOne offer competitive benefits. University of Iowa provides state employee benefits including pension.

Top Medical Assistant Employers in Iowa

Iowa's healthcare features competing statewide systems and academic medicine:

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IA Job Market by Region

Where the jobs are in Iowa:

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Start Your Clinical Healthcare Career in Iowa

Iowa's healthcare industry employs approximately 195,000 workers across a predominantly rural state. UnityPoint Health and MercyOne dominate as statewide systems, with University of Iowa Health Care providing academic leadership. The state ranks 16th nationally in health outcomes—among the healthiest in the Midwest. Iowa's dispersed population creates unique healthcare delivery challenges with 82 critical access hospitals serving rural communities. Des Moines anchors the market, but healthcare employment is unusually distributed across smaller cities.

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