Occupational Therapist salary in Iowa
What occupational therapists earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$89,910$43.22 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$75,810 – $103,100Top 10%: $109,200+
Jobs1,2900.79× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $93,650 | $45.03 | 820 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $78,770 | $37.87 | 340 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $87,390 | $42.01 | 170 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $101,160 | $48.64 | 140 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $100,120 | $48.14 | 120 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $79,690 | $38.31 | 110 |
| Iowa City, IA | $91,560 | $44.02 | 100 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $93,950 | $45.17 | 90 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $98,240 | $47.23 | 80 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $101,770 | $48.93 | 60 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $92,600 | $44.52 | 50 |
| Ames, IA | $73,810 | $35.49 | 40 |
| Dubuque, IA | $94,210 | $45.29 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Vermont · $93,340 Minnesota · $93,050 North Carolina · $92,940 Wisconsin · $92,390 Michigan · $89,910 Montana · $88,990
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Iowa?
Occupational Therapists in Iowa earned a median of $89,910 a year ($43.22 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $75,810 to $103,100.
Where in Iowa do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA at $98,240.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.