Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $56,880 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.35
10th percentile $29,450
90th percentile $76,460
Employed locally 40
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,450
    25th
    $48,240
    50th (median)
    $56,880
    75th
    $63,050
    90th
    $76,460

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 75% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 25% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$41,220
    Nursing Assistants$40,460
    Dental Assistants$47,410
    Medical Assistants$42,090
    Phlebotomists$37,030
    Massage Therapists$51,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Dubuque, IA is $27.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.22 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Dubuque, IA is 13.2% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,450 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,240.