How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Iowa?
$61,030a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in Iowa. That is $29.34 an hour or $5,086 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.34
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,760Median: $61,030Highest 10%: $74,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $52,110 | $25.05 | |
| Median | $61,030 | $29.34 | |
| 75th | $66,150 | $31.80 | |
| 90th | $74,950 | $36.03 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $63,470 |
| Waterloo, IA | $62,850 |
| Ames, IA | $62,040 |
| Des Moines, IA | $61,360 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,130 |
| Sioux City, IA | $60,530 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $58,180 |
| Iowa City, IA | $58,140 |
| Dubuque, IA | $51,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 44. Kentucky | $61,480 |
| 45. Alabama | $61,430 |
| 46. Nebraska | $61,370 |
| 47. Iowa | $61,030 |
| 48. Idaho | $61,020 |
| 49. West Virginia | $60,430 |
| 50. Oklahoma | $59,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.34 ($61,030 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $61,030 against $68,380 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Iowa rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
Iowa ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $63,470 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.