96+ 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.
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96+ 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.
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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.
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.
| State | Median pay | vs IA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $102k | — | 5.9/10 | 78 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $139k | +$37k | 4.7/10 | 14 |
| South Dakotaborders | $120k | +$18k | 5.7/10 | 16 |
| Nebraskaborders | $101k | −$1k | 6.0/10 | 37 |
| Minnesotaborders | $94k | −$7k | 5.4/10 | 210 |
| Illinoisborders | $92k | −$10k | 5.5/10 | 316 |
| Wisconsinborders | $89k | −$12k | 5.6/10 | 156 |
| Missouriborders | $78k | −$23k | 5.5/10 | 167 |
“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 96+ open positions and salaries ranging from $100K to $110K, 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 6.1/10, with 10% with no on-call requirements, 15% with no weekends. 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 FOX Rehabilitation, Western Home Communities, Child Serve, Trinity Health, 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 $100K to $110K per year, with a median near $100K. 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. Among current listings, 10% with no on-call and 15% with no weekends. 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 FOX Rehabilitation, Western Home Communities, Child Serve, Trinity Health, 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 96+ 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Occupational Therapist Jobs in Iowa
FOX Rehabilitation18 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Child Serve9 open roles here · WLB 61/100Trinity Health8 open roles here · WLB 53/100
UnityPoint Health8 open roles here · WLB 48/100
Reliant Rehabilitation7 open roles here · WLB 72/100
EmpowerMe Wellness5 open roles here · WLB 71/100
Elara Caring4 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Key Rehabilitation4 open roles here · WLB 69/100
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