How much does a physical therapist aide make in Iowa?
$29,120a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in Iowa. That is $14.00 an hour or $2,427 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.00
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,840Median: $29,120Highest 10%: $43,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,840 | $10.50 | |
| 25th | $26,770 | $12.87 | |
| Median | $29,120 | $14.00 | |
| 75th | $37,160 | $17.87 | |
| 90th | $43,760 | $21.04 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $31,000 |
| Des Moines, IA | $29,120 |
| Iowa City, IA | $27,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist aides.
| 40. Michigan | $29,350 |
| 41. Missouri | $29,250 |
| 42. Utah | $29,150 |
| 43. Iowa | $29,120 |
| 44. Idaho | $28,660 |
| 45. Nebraska | $28,080 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $27,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $14.00 ($29,120 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $29,120 against $35,240 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Iowa rank for physical therapist aide pay?
Iowa ranks 43 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays physical therapist aides the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $31,000 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.