Physical Therapists Salary in Southeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $97,070 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.67
10th percentile $65,350
90th percentile $120,760
Employed locally 320
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,350
    25th
    $77,380
    50th (median)
    $97,070
    75th
    $102,590
    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,680
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,900
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,860
    Nurse Practitioners $123,910
    Pharmacists $129,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Southeast Iowa is $46.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Southeast Iowa is 3.9% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $65,350 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,380.