Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $58,460 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.11
10th percentile $41,410
90th percentile $77,240
Employed locally 50
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,410
    25th
    $48,990
    50th (median)
    $58,460
    75th
    $65,660
    90th
    $77,240

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 79% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 21% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,880
    Nursing Assistants $37,900
    Medical Assistants $40,240
    Dental Assistants $48,890
    Medical Equipment Preparers $38,060
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $50,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Iowa City, IA is $28.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.04 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Iowa City, IA is 10.8% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $41,410 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,990.