How much does an occupational therapist make in Iowa?
$89,910a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in Iowa. That is $43.23 an hour or $7,493 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.23
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,610Median: $89,910Highest 10%: $109,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,610 | $31.06 | |
| 25th | $75,810 | $36.45 | |
| Median | $89,910 | $43.23 | |
| 75th | $103,100 | $49.57 | |
| 90th | $109,200 | $52.50 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waterloo, IA | $98,240 |
| Dubuque, IA | $94,210 |
| Omaha, NE | $93,650 |
| Sioux City, IA | $92,600 |
| Iowa City, IA | $91,560 |
| Davenport, IA | $87,390 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $79,690 |
| Des Moines, IA | $78,770 |
| Ames, IA | $73,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapists.
| 41. Minnesota | $93,050 |
| 42. North Carolina | $92,940 |
| 43. Wisconsin | $92,390 |
| 44. Iowa | $89,910 |
| 45. Michigan | $89,910 |
| 46. Montana | $88,990 |
| 47. Wyoming | $86,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $43.23 ($89,910 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $89,910 against $100,300 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Iowa rank for occupational therapist pay?
Iowa ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays occupational therapists the most?
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, with a median of $98,240 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.