How much do occupational therapists make in Iowa?

The median wage for occupational therapists in Iowa is $89,910 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 1,290 jobs in the state.

Where in Iowa do occupational therapists earn the most?

Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $101,770 a year.

Checked Oct 23, 2026

Occupational Therapists Salary in Iowa

Occupational Therapists in Iowa earn a median $89,910 a year, 10% below the U.S. median.

Median in IA: $89,910 a year
U.S. median: $100,330 a year
Employment: 1,290
Location quotient: 0.79; Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Iowa

10%: $64,610Median: $89,91090%: $109,200

Median (50%): $89,910 · $43.22 an hour
Mean (average): $89,720 · $43.14 an hour (estimate error ±1.8%)
10th percentile: $64,610 · $31.06 an hour
25th percentile: $75,810 · $36.45 an hour
75th percentile: $103,100 · $49.57 an hour
90th percentile: $109,200 · $52.50 an hour
Employment: 1,290 (estimate error ±6.2%)
Jobs per 1,000: 0.82
Location quotient: 0.79 (1.00 = national share)

Occupational Therapists pay by metro area in Iowa

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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Area	Median wage	Employment
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$101,770	60
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$101,160	140
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$100,120	120
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA	$98,240	80
Dubuque, IA	$94,210	30
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$93,950	90
Omaha, NE-IA	$93,650	820
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD	$92,600	50
Iowa City, IA	$91,560	100
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$87,390	170
Cedar Rapids, IA	$79,690	110
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$78,770	340
Ames, IA	$73,810	40

H-1B filings for occupational therapists in Iowa

FY 2026 through Q3, by work location

Details

4 certified filings with a median offered wage of $70,512.

Frequently asked questions

How much do occupational therapists make in Iowa?: The median wage for occupational therapists in Iowa is $89,910 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 1,290 jobs in the state.
Where in Iowa do occupational therapists earn the most?: Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $101,770 a year.

Data sources

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Disclosure DataU.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification

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