Healthcare Davenport, IA Pop. 101,724

Physical Therapist Salary in Davenport, Iowa

The median physical therapist salary in Davenport, IA is $84,039 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 3.4% below the Iowa state average.

City Median
$84,039
vs State Avg
$-2,932
vs National
$-13,681
Cost of Living
86%

Physical Therapist Salary in Davenport by Experience

In Davenport, an entry-level physical therapist earns around $58,480, while experienced professionals earn up to $110,080 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$58,480
$-9,520 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$84,280
$-13,720 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$110,080
$-17,920 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Davenport, IA

Percentile Davenport
10th Percentile $57,448
25th Percentile $68,972
Median (50th) $84,039
75th Percentile $100,104
90th Percentile $111,972

Physical Therapist Salary in Other Iowa Cities

Iowa City, IA
$92,834
Pop. 74,828
Des Moines, IA
$89,902
Pop. 214,133
Cedar Rapids, IA
$85,994
Pop. 137,710
Sioux City, IA
$82,085
Pop. 85,797

How to Become a Physical Therapist in Davenport

Education

Most physical therapist positions require a doctoral degree. Davenport and the surrounding Iowa area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Manual TherapyExercise PrescriptionPatient AssessmentRehabilitationAnatomyDocumentation

Job Outlook

Nationally, physical therapist employment is projected to grow 15% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Davenport may vary based on local industry and population growth.