Physical Therapists pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for physical therapists is $46.90 an hour ($97,560 a year). About 2,530 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($102,760). Iowa ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physical therapists in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.47 | $73,780 |
| 25% of workers | $37.89 | $78,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.90 | $97,560 |
| 75% of workers | $51.00 | $106,070 |
| 90% of workers | $58.04 | $120,730 |
Physical Therapists pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux City | $100,380 | 100 |
| Dubuque | $99,840 | 110 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $99,410 | 280 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $97,790 | 740 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $97,180 | 120 |
| Cedar Rapids | $94,520 | 220 |
| Iowa City | $94,480 | 180 |
| Ames | $90,610 | 70 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physical therapists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +11.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 13,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $78,630 |
| Physicians, All Other | $295,190 |
| Occupational Therapists | $89,910 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $61,030 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,160 |
| Pharmacists | $138,860 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $81,050 |
| Dentists, General | $181,520 |
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