Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Iowa
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Iowa earn a median of $64,140 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($72,300)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,670; the top 10% earn over $79,800. Nationally the range is $51,490 to $89,780.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Speech-Language Pathology Assistants$44,720 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Therapists$89,910 median in Iowa
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Iowa
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Iowa?
The median is $64,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,670 and the top 10% earn over $79,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for occupational therapy assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 50 (−11% vs. the national median of $72,300). Living costs are not included.