Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Iowa

Physical therapist aides in Iowa earn the most in Des Moines (average $30,090 a year) and the least in Iowa City ($29,390), across the 2 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapist aides average at $31,420 and the median at $29,120 for 390 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $36,430.

Physical Therapist Aides average salary by city in Iowa

Des Moines$30,090
Iowa City$29,390

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Des Moines	$30,090	$29,120	$27,730	$25,826	92
Iowa City	$29,390	$27,700	$21,840	$25,290	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physical Therapist Aides salary in other states

Physical Therapist Aides salary by city and state

More about pay in Iowa

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2022.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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