Physical Therapists Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $87,360 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $42.00
10th percentile $66,000
90th percentile $120,760
Employed locally 130
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,000
    25th
    $74,460
    50th (median)
    $87,360
    75th
    $103,660
    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 Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$74,360
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,530
    Nurse Practitioners$133,220
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,540
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$67,370
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Southwest Iowa is $42.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Southwest Iowa is 13.5% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $66,000 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,460.