Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Physical Therapist Assistants in Iowa earn a median salary of $59,430 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.3% vs the national median of $65,510. An estimated 1,090 physical therapist assistants are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $56,880 to $62,960 depending on location.
$59,430
Avg median salary in Iowa
$62,960
Highest paying metro
$56,880
Lowest paying metro
1,090
Employed in Iowa
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Physical Therapist Assistants salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $62,960 | $60,350 | $74,880 | 240 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $60,940 | $54,340 | $70,220 | 130 |
| Southeast Iowa | $60,720 | $55,360 | $71,000 | 150 |
| Waterloo, IA | $60,630 | $51,900 | $69,950 | 60 |
| Northwest Iowa | $60,570 | $54,110 | $61,520 | 90 |
| Northeast Iowa | $59,710 | $50,580 | $64,320 | 90 |
| Southwest Iowa | $59,160 | $54,140 | $66,420 | 70 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $58,740 | $51,960 | $62,850 | 30 |
| Iowa City, IA | $58,460 | $48,990 | $65,660 | 50 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $57,230 | $56,050 | $72,410 | 100 |
| Ames, IA | $57,160 | $48,420 | $65,980 | 40 |
| Dubuque, IA | $56,880 | $48,240 | $63,050 | 40 |