Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

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

Median annual salary $57,230 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.52
10th percentile $47,360
90th percentile $77,490
Employed locally 100
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,360
    25th
    $56,050
    50th (median)
    $57,230
    75th
    $72,410
    90th
    $77,490

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 74% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $82,430
    East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $80,620
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,110
    Visalia, CA $79,850
    California $79,410
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,940

    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
    Phlebotomists$39,210
    Pharmacy Aides$32,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Cedar Rapids, IA is $27.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 12.6% below the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,360 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,050.