- Open jobs
- 45
- Agencies hiring
- 3
- Median pay in listings
- $126/hour
- Pay range
- $7.20 – $218/hour
- Median wage in Iowa (BLS)
- $142/hour
Facility in IA Needs a Locums Radiologist
A Locums General Trauma Surgeon Is Wanted in IA
Locum Tenens Job in Iowa for General Trauma Surgeon
A Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist Is Needed in Iowa
IA Facility Needs a Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician
Emergency Medicine Physician Is Needed for Locums Assistance in Iowa
IA Facility Needs a Locums Pulmonologist
Locum Tenens Obstetrics Gynecologist Is Needed in IA
Iowa Facility Needs a Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician
An IA Facility Is Seeking a Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician
Emergency Medicine Physician Is Wanted for Locums Help in IA
Emergency Medicine Physician Is Needed for Locum Tenens Help in Iowa
Orthopedic Surgery | Physician
A Facility in IA Is Searching for a Locums Radiologist
A Locums Radiologist Is Wanted in IA
A Facility in Iowa Is Searching for a Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician
Emergency Medicine | Physician
Facility in IA Seeks a Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician
An Iowa Facility Needs a Locum Tenens Family Practice/obstetrics
A Facility in Iowa Is Looking for a Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician
Obstetrics Gynecology | Physician
A Facility in IA Is Seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician
Family Practice Physician Is Needed for Locums Assistance in IA
Facility in Iowa Needs a Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician
Locum Tenens Radiologist Is Wanted in IA
A Facility in IA Is Looking for a Locum Tenens Family Practice/obstetrics
Facility in IA Needs a Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist
IA Facility Is Seeking a Locum Tenens General Surgeon
Emergency Medicine Physician Is Wanted for Locums Assistance in Iowa
Family Practice/obstetrics Is Wanted for Locum Tenens Assistance in IA
Physician pay in Iowa
The median wage for Physician jobs in Iowa is $142 per hour ($295,194 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $126/hour, from $7.20 to $218. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Locum tenens physicians, NPs and PAs need an active license in the state of the assignment, DEA registration and hospital credentialing. Locum agencies typically pay for licensing, malpractice insurance, travel and housing.
Agencies hiring for Physician jobs in Iowa
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Weatherby Healthcare | 20 | — |
| CompHealth | 18 | — |
| GHR Healthcare | 7 | $126/hr |
Cities with the most Physician jobs
Des Moines (6), Dubuque (4), Dyersville (3), Council Bluffs (3), Waterloo (3), Sioux City (2), Bettendorf (2), Mason City (2), Denison (2), Marengo (1), Ottumwa (1), Boone (1)
FAQ
How much does a Physician make in Iowa?
The median wage for Physician jobs in Iowa is $142 per hour (about $295,194 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Physician jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $126 per hour.
How many Physician jobs are open in Iowa?
45 Physician jobs from 3 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Locum tenens physicians, NPs and PAs need an active license in the state of the assignment, DEA registration and hospital credentialing. Locum agencies typically pay for licensing, malpractice insurance, travel and housing.