Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $36,180 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.39
10th percentile $36,110
90th percentile $44,490
Employed locally 30
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,110
    25th
    $36,110
    50th (median)
    $36,180
    75th
    $41,050
    90th
    $44,490

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 47% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $57,670
    Barnstable Town, MA $47,290
    Abilene, TX $46,790
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,600
    Urban Honolulu, HI $44,430
    Minnesota $44,340

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,600
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $41,180
    District of Columbia $37,820
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,230
    Pennsylvania $36,420
    California $36,290

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,440
    Nursing Assistants $39,260
    Medical Assistants $45,300
    Dental Assistants $48,090
    Pharmacy Aides $32,230
    Physical Therapist Assistants $57,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Aides make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Cedar Rapids, IA is $17.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.39 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Physical Therapist Aides salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 4.8% above the national median of $34,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Aides in Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $36,110 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,110.