Occupational Therapists Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Occupational Therapists in Iowa earn a median salary of $88,287 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.2% vs the national median of $98,340. An estimated 1,200 occupational therapists are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $80,810 to $97,190 depending on location.
$88,287
Avg median salary in Iowa
$97,190
Highest paying metro
$80,810
Lowest paying metro
1,200
Employed in Iowa
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Occupational Therapists salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $97,190 | $80,500 | $104,950 | 320 |
| Southeast Iowa | $97,180 | $76,630 | $104,050 | 110 |
| Northwest Iowa | $94,020 | $81,600 | $99,600 | 100 |
| Southwest Iowa | $91,800 | $79,740 | $103,010 | 50 |
| Northeast Iowa | $90,420 | $78,460 | $99,020 | 70 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $89,350 | $80,590 | $99,330 | 50 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $85,530 | $74,920 | $103,830 | 150 |
| Dubuque, IA | $84,840 | $76,460 | $99,990 | 50 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $83,490 | $74,660 | $101,110 | 100 |
| Waterloo, IA | $83,220 | $80,000 | $101,400 | 90 |
| Ames, IA | $81,590 | $71,440 | $106,220 | 30 |
| Iowa City, IA | $80,810 | $76,520 | $100,990 | 80 |