Physical Therapists Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

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

Median annual salary $85,720 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $41.21
10th percentile $66,490
90th percentile $112,090
Employed locally 230
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,490
    25th
    $78,630
    50th (median)
    $85,720
    75th
    $103,340
    90th
    $112,090

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 111% Median Physical Therapists salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $126,430
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $125,730
    California $123,300
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $121,330
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $119,690
    Williamsport, PA $109,720

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,070
    Pharmacists $130,700
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $62,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Cedar Rapids, IA is $41.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.24 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 15.1% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $66,490 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,630.