Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Iowa
Physical Therapist Aides in Iowa earn a median of $29,120 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($35,240)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,840; the top 10% earn over $43,760. Nationally the range is $25,360 to $47,780.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Physical Therapist Assistants$61,030 median in Iowa
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$64,140 median in Iowa
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,630 median in Iowa
- Nursing Assistants$39,350 median in Iowa
- Midwives$42,070 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Athletic Trainers$55,430 median in Iowa
Physical Therapist Aides pay in Iowa
How much do physical therapist aides make in Iowa?
The median is $29,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,840 and the top 10% earn over $43,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for physical therapist aides?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 50 (−17% vs. the national median of $35,240). Living costs are not included.