Average Physical Therapist Salary in Iowa

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Physical Therapist in Iowa earns $94,500 per year, which is below the national average of $97,720. This translates to approximately $45.43 per hour, $3,635 biweekly, or $7,875 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Iowa is 11% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$70,900	$34.09
Average (50th)	$94,500	$45.43
Experienced (75th)	$108,700	$52.25
Top Earners (90th)	$122,800	$59.04

Physical Therapist Salary by City in Iowa

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Des Moines	$102,100	$8,508/mo
Cedar Rapids	$96,400	$8,033/mo
Davenport	$92,600	$7,717/mo
Sioux City	$89,800	$7,483/mo
Iowa City	$87,900	$7,325/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Doctoral degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	15% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	4.4%-5.7% (4 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.89 (-11% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Iowa

Major employers hiring Physical Therapists in Iowa include Principal Financial, John Deere, Mercy Health, Hy-Vee, and Collins Aerospace. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

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