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Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$61,030/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.34/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
1,060
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$69,540 #24 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Iowa, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Iowa earn a median of $61,030 per year ($29.34 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $45,760, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $74,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $61,030 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $61,030 is worth about $69,540 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #24 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,760
$22.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,030
$29.34/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$74,950
$36.03/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $61,030 $69,540 —
Minnesota $66,770 $67,704 −$5,740
Illinois $65,240 $65,267 −$4,210
Wisconsin $64,080 $68,101 −$3,050
Missouri $63,770 $70,218 −$2,740
Nebraska $61,370 $68,111 −$340
South Dakota $49,310 $55,663 +$11,720

Physical Therapist Assistant in Iowa: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Iowa?

Physical therapist assistants in Iowa earn a median of $61,030 per year ($29.34 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Iowa pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $61,030, Iowa pays 11% below the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 1,060 work in the state.

Physical Therapist Assistant salary in other states

California · $83,110 Massachusetts · $79,460 New Jersey · $78,440 Texas · $78,000 Maryland · $77,670 Alaska · $77,640 Connecticut · $75,880 Nevada · $75,520 Delaware · $74,610 Virginia · $73,760 Oregon · $73,180 Georgia · $72,800

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