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Physical Therapist Assistants average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$66,030
- Des Moines$64,430
- Waterloo$60,890
- Sioux City$60,190
- Ames$59,580
- Iowa City$59,420
- Cedar Rapids$56,070
- Dubuque$49,180
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $66,030 | $61,130 | $58,240 | $53,338 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $64,430 | $61,360 | $54,600 | $52,113 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $60,890 | $62,850 | $56,290 | $49,403 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $60,190 | $60,530 | $53,550 | $48,867 | 86 |
| Ames | $59,580 | $62,040 | $52,080 | $48,400 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $59,420 | $58,140 | $50,430 | $48,278 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $56,070 | $58,180 | $48,110 | $45,713 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $49,180 | $51,640 | $36,350 | $40,439 | 87 |
*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 31-2021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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