Physical Therapist Jobs in Iowa
Across 218 live Physical Therapist listings in Iowa, median advertised pay is $100K (75th percentile $114K), based on the 86 that state a salary; Iowa ranks 46th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Reliant Rehabilitation (22), FOX Rehabilitation (21), UnityPoint Health (16).
218+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 17, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 86 roles pay ~$100k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
86 jobs · 17 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
86 jobs · 17 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Physical Therapist Assistant - Riceville, IA
FOX RehabilitationRiceville, IA
Physical Therapist Assistant - Sioux City, IA
FOX RehabilitationSioux City, IA
Physical Therapist Assistant - Muscatine, IA
FOX RehabilitationMuscatine, IA
Rehab Director/Physical Therapist Assistant
Blue Stone TherapyWest Des Moines, IA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Blue Stone TherapyColumbus Junction, IA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant RehabilitationGrundy Center, IA
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Physical Therapist Pay in Iowa: Live Market and State Comparison
Live physical therapist listings in Iowa today, then Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 218
- Live median
- $100k
- 75th $114k · n=86
- 12-mo median
- $86k
- Pay rank
- #46 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.6/10 · #7
- 12-mo postings
- 544
Physical Therapist roles in Iowa advertise $6k below the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $116k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs IA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $86k | — | 5.6/10 | 544 |
| California#1 | $116k | +$30k | 5.3/10 | 4176 |
| Minnesotaborders | $97k | +$12k | 5.7/10 | 780 |
| Illinoisborders | $94k | +$9k | 5.3/10 | 2238 |
| Wisconsinborders | $91k | +$6k | 5.5/10 | 928 |
| Nebraskaborders | $91k | +$5k | 5.1/10 | 251 |
| South Dakotaborders | $90k | +$4k | 5.4/10 | 120 |
| Missouriborders | $89k | +$3k | 5.5/10 | 1039 |
“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 17, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Reliant Rehabilitation (22), FOX Rehabilitation (21), UnityPoint Health (16)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Physical Therapist jobs in Iowa.
How much do physical therapists earn in Iowa?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physical therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid physical therapist jobs available?
Some physical 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 physical therapist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physical 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 physical therapists in Iowa right now?
Employers currently hiring for physical therapist roles include FOX Rehabilitation, AgeRight Therapy, Iowa Home Care, Athletico Physical Therapy, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physical therapist jobs in Iowa are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 218 physical therapists positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Physical Therapist Jobs in Iowa
- FOX Rehabilitation21 open roles here · WLB 74/100
UnityPoint Health16 open roles here · WLB 50/100
Iowa Home Care15 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Athletico Physical Therapy13 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Select Physical Therapy12 open roles here · WLB 75/100- Blue Stone Therapy11 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Sanford Health8 open roles here · WLB 60/100