How much does a physical therapist make in Iowa?
$97,560a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in Iowa. That is $46.90 an hour or $8,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.90
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,780Median: $97,560Highest 10%: $120,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,780 | $35.47 | |
| 25th | $78,810 | $37.89 | |
| Median | $97,560 | $46.90 | |
| 75th | $106,100 | $51.00 | |
| 90th | $120,700 | $58.04 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux City, IA | $100,400 |
| Dubuque, IA | $99,840 |
| Omaha, NE | $99,630 |
| Davenport, IA | $99,410 |
| Des Moines, IA | $97,790 |
| Waterloo, IA | $97,180 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $94,520 |
| Iowa City, IA | $94,480 |
| Ames, IA | $90,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapists.
| 42. Louisiana | $98,530 |
| 43. Kansas | $98,290 |
| 44. Vermont | $97,970 |
| 45. Iowa | $97,560 |
| 46. Alabama | $97,290 |
| 47. Nebraska | $97,090 |
| 48. West Virginia | $96,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $46.90 ($97,560 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $97,560 against $102,800 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Iowa rank for physical therapist pay?
Iowa ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays physical therapists the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, with a median of $100,400 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.