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81+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in Iowa

Occupational Therapist positions in Iowa with $70K-$95K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

81+ positions available

81+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in Iowa Available Now

These 14 roles pay ~$110k median with 6.3/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Pinnacle Home Care logo

Occupational Therapist Assistant Home Health PRN

Pinnacle Home Care

Elara Caring logo

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA Home Health

Elara Caring

Elara Caring logo

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Elara Caring

UnityPoint Health logo

Occupational Therapist OT - Witwer Children's Therapy SW (Full Time)

UnityPoint Health

Key Rehabilitation logo

Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Key Rehabilitation

Top 10%

in Occupational Therapy

Key Rehabilitation logo

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Key Rehabilitation

Top 10%

in Occupational Therapy

21st Century Rehab logo

Occupational Therapist - FGH

21st Century Rehab

Above avg

in Occupational Therapy

Ensign Services logo

Occupational Therapist

Ensign Services

University of Iowa logo

Occupational Therapist | Staff-Senior | Acute Care | Medical Center University | 50%25 Line

University of Iowa

Reliant Rehabilitation logo

Occupational Therapist

Reliant Rehabilitation

Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

Consonus Healthcare logo

Occupational Therapist

Consonus Healthcare

Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

Consonus Healthcare logo

Occupational Therapist

Consonus Healthcare

Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

Consonus Healthcare logo

Occupational Therapist

Consonus Healthcare

Top 25%

in Occupational Therapy

UnityPoint Health logo

Occupational Therapist - Peds

UnityPoint Health

UnityPoint Health logo

Occupational Therapist

UnityPoint Health

Occupational TherapistBettendorf, IA
35.18-$52.78 per hour
30+ days ago
Top 5%

in Occupational Therapy

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How Iowa Compares for Occupational Therapist Pay

Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own occupational therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$102k
Pay rank
#19 of 51
Work-life balance
5.9/10 · #4
Open listings
78

Occupational Therapist roles in Iowa advertise $5k above the $97k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $139k.

Occupational Therapist median pay and work-life-balance score, Iowa compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs IAWLBListings
Iowa (this page)$102k5.9/1078
District of Columbia#1$139k+$37k4.7/1014
South Dakotaborders$120k+$18k5.7/1016
Nebraskaborders$101k−$1k6.0/1037
Minnesotaborders$94k−$7k5.4/10210
Illinoisborders$92k−$10k5.5/10316
Wisconsinborders$89k−$12k5.6/10156
Missouriborders$78k−$23k5.5/10167

“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Occupational Therapist Jobs in Iowa: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

Iowa offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking occupational therapist jobs in iowa. With 81+ open positions and salaries ranging from $73K to $125K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Occupational Therapist Jobs in Iowa on this page have an average score of 5.2/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for occupational therapist jobs in iowa include UnityPoint Health, Consonus Healthcare, Elara Caring, Key Rehabilitation, and more. Positions span occupational therapist jobs iowa. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for occupational therapist jobs in iowa, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do occupational therapists earn in Iowa?

Listed occupational therapists in Iowa on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $73K to $125K per year, with a median near $116K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid occupational therapists jobs available?

Some occupational therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which occupational therapists jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every occupational therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring occupational therapists in Iowa right now?

Employers currently hiring for occupational therapist roles include UnityPoint Health, Consonus Healthcare, Elara Caring, Key Rehabilitation, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many occupational therapist jobs in iowa are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 81+ occupational therapists positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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