Physical Therapists Salary in Iowa
Physical Therapists in Iowa earn a median of $97,560 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,560
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($102,760)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,530
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,780; the top 10% earn over $120,730. Nationally the range is $77,140 to $135,140.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Occupational Therapists$89,910 median in Iowa
- Nurse Midwives$131,360 median in Iowa
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$295,190 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$122,920 median in Iowa
- Midwives$42,070 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Athletic Trainers$55,430 median in Iowa
Physical Therapists pay in Iowa
How much do physical therapists make in Iowa?
The median is $97,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,780 and the top 10% earn over $120,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for physical therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $102,760). Living costs are not included.