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

Physical Therapist Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$97,560/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.90/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
2,530
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$111,164 #10 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Iowa, explained

Physical therapists in Iowa earn a median of $97,560 per year ($46.90 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $73,780, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $120,730. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $97,560 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $97,560 is worth about $111,164 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #10 for real pay (vs #45 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$73,780
$35.47/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,560
$46.90/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$120,730
$58.04/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $97,560 $111,164
Illinois $105,250 $105,294 −$7,690
Minnesota $102,010 $103,436 −$4,450
Wisconsin $101,840 $108,231 −$4,280
Missouri $99,310 $109,352 −$1,750
Nebraska $97,090 $107,754 +$470
South Dakota $92,660 $104,599 +$4,900

Physical Therapist in Iowa: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Iowa?

Physical therapists in Iowa earn a median of $97,560 per year ($46.90 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Iowa pay physical therapists well?

At $97,560, Iowa pays 5% below the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 2,530 work in the state.

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