Physical Therapists Salary in Iowa City, IA

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

Median annual salary $84,880 -16% vs national
Median hourly $40.81
10th percentile $68,630
90th percentile $112,880
Employed locally 190
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,630
    25th
    $79,870
    50th (median)
    $84,880
    75th
    $104,430
    90th
    $112,880

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 114% Median Physical Therapists salary is 14% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,920
    Physicians, All Other$257,340
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,960
    Pharmacists$137,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$50,310
    Physician Assistants$138,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Iowa City, IA is $40.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.22 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Iowa City, IA is 16% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $68,630 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,870.