Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Iowa

In Iowa, the median pay for physical therapist assistants is $29.34 an hour ($61,030 a year). About 1,060 people work in this job there.

$29.34Median hourly pay

$52,110–$66,150Middle half of workers, yearly

1,060People in this job in Iowa

That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($68,380). Iowa ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for physical therapist assistants in Iowa

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$22.00	$45,760
25% of workers	$25.05	$52,110
Half of workers (median)	$29.34	$61,030
75% of workers	$31.81	$66,150
90% of workers	$36.04	$74,950

Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Iowa metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Waterloo-Cedar Falls	$62,850	60
Ames	$62,040	30
Des Moines-West Des Moines	$61,360	170
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island	$61,130	140
Sioux City	$60,530	40
Cedar Rapids	$58,180	110
Iowa City	$58,140	60
Dubuque	$51,640	50

Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for physical therapist assistants

Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
Job outlook: +23% over ten years, much faster than average · about 18,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Iowa

Job	Median yearly pay
Medical Assistants	$45,480
Respiratory Therapists	$74,760
Psychiatric Technicians	$42,910

Other job titles for this job

Rehabilitation AssistantAssistantCertified Physical Therapist AssistantCptaHome Care Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health Physical Therapist AssistantHome Health Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health PtaLicensed Physical Therapist AssistantLptaLicensed Physical Therapy AssistantNursing Facility Pta

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Source: 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.