As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Hospice Chaplain in Iowa is $66,902, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,287 weekly, or $5,575 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Hospice Chaplain in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Hospice Chaplain in Iowa vary widely, spanning from $52,360 to $76,230. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,290) and 75th percentile ($71,785), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,230 per year. This $12,495 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Hospice Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Iowa Hospice Chaplain often earn 4.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 62 companies. However, Iowa currently ranks 33 nationwide for Hospice Chaplain job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Hospice Chaplain Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Hospice Chaplain Salary $52,360 IA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Hospice Chaplain Salary $59,290 IA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Hospice Chaplain Salary $66,902 IA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Hospice Chaplain Salary $71,785 IA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Hospice Chaplain Salary $76,230 IA September 01, 2026
25% $59,290 10% $52,360 90% $76,230 75% $71,785 $66,902 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A chaplain is, traditionally, a cleric (such as a purohit, minister, priest, pastor, rabbi, or imam), or a lay representative of a religious tradition, attached to a secular institution such as a hospital, prison, military unit, school, labor union, business, police department, fire department, university, or private chapel. Though originally the word chaplain referred to representatives of the Christian faith, it is now also applied to people of other religions or philosophical traditions, such as the case of chaplains serving with military forces and an increasing number of chaplaincies at ...

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Location Ackley, IA Avg. Salary $72,810 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackworth, IA Avg. Salary $75,646 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adair, IA Avg. Salary $73,171 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adel, IA Avg. Salary $75,432 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, IA Avg. Salary $73,567 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agency, IA Avg. Salary $72,885 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, IA Avg. Salary $73,067 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akron, IA Avg. Salary $71,449 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albert City, IA Avg. Salary $72,703 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albia, IA Avg. Salary $73,390 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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