How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Iowa?
$64,140a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in Iowa. That is $30.84 an hour or $5,345 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.84
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,670Median: $64,140Highest 10%: $79,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,670 | $22.92 | |
| 25th | $52,990 | $25.48 | |
| Median | $64,140 | $30.84 | |
| 75th | $74,660 | $35.89 | |
| 90th | $79,800 | $38.37 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $65,930 |
| Des Moines, IA | $64,250 |
| Waterloo, IA | $61,560 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,510 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $52,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| 34. Kansas | $65,010 |
| 35. Minnesota | $64,920 |
| 36. Maine | $64,270 |
| 37. Iowa | $64,140 |
| 38. Illinois | $64,120 |
| 39. Michigan | $63,260 |
| 40. Nebraska | $63,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $30.84 ($64,140 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $64,140 against $72,300 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Iowa rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
Iowa ranks 37 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $65,930 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.