Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Iowa
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Iowa earn a median salary of $60,026 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.2% vs the national median of $68,340. An estimated 340 occupational therapy assistants are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $52,560 to $63,380 depending on location.
$60,026
Avg median salary in Iowa
$63,380
Highest paying metro
$52,560
Lowest paying metro
340
Employed in Iowa
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inOccupational Therapy Assistants salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $63,380 | $60,930 | $75,150 | 80 |
| Southeast Iowa | $63,110 | $59,010 | $74,610 | 50 |
| Northeast Iowa | $62,180 | $57,960 | $74,980 | 40 |
| Waterloo, IA | $61,010 | $58,800 | $64,030 | 40 |
| Northwest Iowa | $59,170 | $56,560 | $74,870 | 30 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $58,770 | $54,490 | $61,240 | 50 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $52,560 | $46,750 | $64,140 | 50 |