Physical Therapists Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Physical Therapists in Iowa earn a median salary of $91,759 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.2% vs the national median of $101,020. An estimated 2,790 physical therapists are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $84,880 to $99,460 depending on location.
$91,759
Avg median salary in Iowa
$99,460
Highest paying metro
$84,880
Lowest paying metro
2,790
Employed in Iowa
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Physical Therapists salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA-IL | $99,460 | $80,630 | $107,300 | 260 |
| Northwest Iowa | $98,550 | $80,570 | $103,990 | 230 |
| Des Moines, IA | $98,110 | $82,350 | $106,390 | 800 |
| Southeast Iowa | $97,070 | $77,380 | $102,590 | 320 |
| Dubuque, IA | $96,320 | $80,570 | $103,480 | 120 |
| Northeast Iowa | $95,240 | $80,490 | $106,000 | 140 |
| Southwest Iowa | $87,360 | $74,460 | $103,660 | 130 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $86,950 | $79,040 | $102,130 | 100 |
| Ames, IA | $86,440 | $75,310 | $101,140 | 110 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $85,720 | $78,630 | $103,340 | 230 |
| Waterloo, IA | $85,010 | $79,920 | $102,290 | 160 |
| Iowa City, IA | $84,880 | $79,870 | $104,430 | 190 |