SOC 29-1122 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Occupational Therapists — Southeast Iowa
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
At $101,160, median pay for Occupational Therapists in Southeast Iowa, IA tracks the national median of $100,330 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $101,160, median pay for Occupational Therapists in Southeast Iowa, IA tracks the national median of $100,330 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $82,610 and $106,030. The lowest tenth earn under $76,310, while the highest tenth earn more than $118,150.
Employment stands at 140, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Waterloo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $98,240. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 28th of 420 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,310 | −23.9% |
| 25th | $82,610 | −17.7% |
| Median (50th) | $101,160 | +0.8% |
| 75th | $106,030 | +5.7% |
| 90th | $118,150 | +17.8% |
| Mean | $95,670 | −4.6% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterloo | $98,240 | 80 | |
| 2 | Dubuque | $94,210 | 30 | |
| 3 | Sioux City | $92,600 | 50 | |
| 4 | Iowa City | $91,560 | 100 | |
| 5 | Davenport | $87,390 | 170 | |
| 6 | Cedar Rapids | $79,690 | 110 | |
| 7 | Des Moines | $78,770 | 340 | |
| 8 | Ames | $73,810 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southeast Iowa run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $101,160 goes as far as $115,216 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$101,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$115,216US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $101,160 a year, 0.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,310 to $118,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Waterloo, at $98,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Occupational Therapists in Southeast Iowa, IA?
The median annual wage is $101,160, or $48.64 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $100,330, so pay in Southeast Iowa, IA is 0.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Southeast Iowa, IA earns more than $118,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,310 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Waterloo, at $98,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Southeast Iowa, IA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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