Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $60,630 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.15
10th percentile $36,230
90th percentile $75,530
Employed locally 60
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,230
    25th
    $51,900
    50th (median)
    $60,630
    75th
    $69,950
    90th
    $75,530

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 88% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 12% 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 Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $38,090
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,630
    Medical Assistants $44,830
    Dental Assistants $46,800
    Phlebotomists $36,950
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $29,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Waterloo, IA is $29.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Waterloo, IA is 7.4% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,230 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,900.