Physical Therapists Salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

Median annual salary $86,950 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $41.81
10th percentile $67,510
90th percentile $110,620
Employed locally 100
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,510
    25th
    $79,040
    50th (median)
    $86,950
    75th
    $102,130
    90th
    $110,620

    Sioux City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,027 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 121% Median Physical Therapists salary is 21% 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 Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $69,180
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,330
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,320
    Nurse Practitioners $129,340
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $61,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is $41.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is 13.9% 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 Sioux City?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $67,510 per year in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,040.