verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Occupational Therapist Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$89,910/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$43.22/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
1,290
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$102,448 #23 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Iowa, explained

Occupational therapists in Iowa earn a median of $89,910 per year ($43.22 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $64,610, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $109,200. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $89,910 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $89,910 is worth about $102,448 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #23 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,610
$31.06/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$89,910
$43.22/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$109,200
$52.50/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $89,910 $102,448
Illinois $99,700 $99,742 −$9,790
Missouri $97,290 $107,128 −$7,380
Nebraska $93,740 $104,036 −$3,830
Minnesota $93,050 $94,351 −$3,140
Wisconsin $92,390 $98,188 −$2,480
South Dakota $85,050 $96,008 +$4,860

Occupational Therapist in Iowa: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Iowa?

Occupational therapists in Iowa earn a median of $89,910 per year ($43.22 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Iowa pay occupational therapists well?

At $89,910, Iowa pays 10% below the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 1,290 work in the state.

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