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Physical Therapists Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$97,180

Mean: $94,550

~$75,800 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$46.72

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$5,426
State Income Tax-$4,684
Social Security-$6,025
Medicare-$1,409
Effective Tax Rate18.1%

Monthly Take-Home

$6,636

Annual Take-Home

$79,635

Monthly Budget in Waterloo

Housing / Rent$1,35020%
Food & Groceries$4006%
Transportation$3505%
Utilities$1803%
Healthcare$2504%
Remaining / Savings$4,10662%
Financial Stress Level
ComfortableGood savings potential
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$97,180(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$83,540

Median

$97,180

75th %

$105,060

Median is in the 63th percentile of the typical range

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About Physical Therapists salaries in Waterloo, IA

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for physical therapists in Waterloo, IA is $97,180. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $83,540 (25th percentile) to $105,060 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $46.72 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a physical therapists in Waterloo?

The median salary is $97,180 per year. The mean (average) salary is $94,550.

How much does a physical therapists make per hour in Waterloo?

The estimated hourly rate is $46.72 per hour.

What is the salary range for physical therapists in Waterloo?

Salaries typically range from $83,540 (25th percentile) to $105,060 (75th percentile).