Occupational Therapists Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $90,420 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $43.47
10th percentile $68,330
90th percentile $118,650
Employed locally 70
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,330
    25th
    $78,460
    50th (median)
    $90,420
    75th
    $99,020
    90th
    $118,650

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$74,720
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$55,470
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,520
    Medical Records Specialists$46,600
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,370
    Nurse Practitioners$129,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Northeast Iowa is $43.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.98 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Northeast Iowa is 8.1% below the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $68,330 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,460.