Occupational Therapists pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for occupational therapists is $43.22 an hour ($89,910 a year). About 1,290 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($100,330). Iowa ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational therapists in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.06 | $64,610 |
| 25% of workers | $36.45 | $75,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $43.22 | $89,910 |
| 75% of workers | $49.57 | $103,100 |
| 90% of workers | $52.50 | $109,200 |
Occupational Therapists pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $98,240 | 80 |
| Dubuque | $94,210 | 30 |
| Sioux City | $92,600 | 50 |
| Iowa City | $91,560 | 100 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $87,390 | 170 |
| Cedar Rapids | $79,690 | 110 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $78,770 | 340 |
| Ames | $73,810 | 40 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for occupational therapists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +14.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 10,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $78,630 |
| Physical Therapists | $97,560 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $39,630 |
| Physicians, All Other | $295,190 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $61,030 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $42,910 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,160 |
| Pharmacists | $138,860 |
Other job titles for this job
Open occupational therapists jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring occupational therapists? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.