Physical Therapists Salary in Northwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,550 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.38
10th percentile $64,970
90th percentile $120,760
Employed locally 230
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,970
    25th
    $80,570
    50th (median)
    $98,550
    75th
    $103,990
    90th
    $120,760

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,220
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,030
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,880
    Nurse Practitioners $128,810
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Northwest Iowa is $47.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Northwest Iowa is 2.4% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,970 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,570.