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Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Iowa

Physical Therapist Assistants in Iowa earn a median of $61,030 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$61,030
vs. U.S. median
−11% ($68,380)
Rank among states
47 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,060

Pay range in Iowa

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760; the top 10% earn over $74,950. Nationally the range is $47,750 to $89,510.

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Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Iowa

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Iowa?

The median is $61,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760 and the top 10% earn over $74,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Iowa a good state for physical therapist assistants?

On pay alone it ranks 47 of 51 (−11% vs. the national median of $68,380). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses