Physical Therapist Aide salary in Iowa
What physical therapist aides earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$29,120$14.00 per hour
vs U.S.−17%U.S. median $35,240
Middle half earn$26,770 – $37,160Top 10%: $43,760+
Jobs3900.81× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Aide pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $31,000 | $14.90 | 300 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $29,120 | $14.00 | 100 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $36,770 | $17.68 | 50 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $28,210 | $13.56 | 50 |
| Iowa City, IA | $27,700 | $13.32 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Physical Therapist Aide pay in similar states
Arkansas · $29,450 Michigan · $29,350 Missouri · $29,250 Utah · $29,150 Idaho · $28,660 Nebraska · $28,080
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 a physical therapist aide make in Iowa?
Physical Therapist Aides in Iowa earned a median of $29,120 a year ($14.00 an hour) in May 2025, 17% less than the national median of $35,240. The middle half earned $26,770 to $37,160.
Where in Iowa do physical therapist aides earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Omaha, NE-IA at $31,000.
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.