Physical Therapist Assistant salary in Iowa
What physical therapist assistants earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$61,030$29.34 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$52,110 – $66,150Top 10%: $74,950+
Jobs1,0600.94× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $63,470 | $30.51 | 440 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $61,360 | $29.50 | 170 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $62,420 | $30.01 | 160 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $61,130 | $29.39 | 140 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $58,180 | $27.97 | 110 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $61,400 | $29.52 | 110 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $62,420 | $30.01 | 110 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $60,890 | $29.27 | 70 |
| Iowa City, IA | $58,140 | $27.95 | 60 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $62,850 | $30.22 | 60 |
| Dubuque, IA | $51,640 | $24.83 | 50 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $60,530 | $29.10 | 40 |
| Ames, IA | $62,040 | $29.83 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
Michigan · $61,670 Kentucky · $61,480 Alabama · $61,430 Nebraska · $61,370 Idaho · $61,020 West Virginia · $60,430
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 assistant make in Iowa?
Physical Therapist Assistants in Iowa earned a median of $61,030 a year ($29.34 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $52,110 to $66,150.
Where in Iowa do physical therapist assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Omaha, NE-IA at $63,470.
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.