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Physical Therapists average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$102,270
- Iowa City$96,190
- Des Moines$94,850
- Waterloo$94,550
- Sioux City$94,140
- Dubuque$93,050
- Ames$91,650
- Cedar Rapids$91,140
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $102,270 | $99,410 | $80,670 | $77,502 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $96,190 | $94,480 | $82,930 | $73,456 | 92 |
| Des Moines | $94,850 | $97,790 | $78,810 | $72,564 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $94,550 | $97,180 | $83,540 | $72,365 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $94,140 | $100,380 | $77,870 | $72,092 | 86 |
| Dubuque | $93,050 | $99,840 | $79,570 | $71,367 | 87 |
| Ames | $91,650 | $90,610 | $75,190 | $70,435 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $91,140 | $94,520 | $78,880 | $70,095 | 89 |
*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.
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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 29-1123.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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