Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$1,461/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Iowa is $1,461 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $1,561.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 177 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$1,461/week

Iowa

7% lower than the US average.

$1,561/week

United States

Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants?

West Burlington, Iowa pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,600 per week, followed by Fairfield, Iowa ($1,537). Fairfield, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,847. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,461 per week — West Burlington, Iowa pays 9% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Burlington, Iowa$1,600$1,600
Fairfield, Iowa$1,537$1,847
How does the pay for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants in Iowa compare to nearby states?

Minnesota pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,597 per week, followed by Nebraska ($1,539) and Kansas ($1,509). Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,387. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,461 per week — Minnesota pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Minnesota$1,597$1,810
Nebraska$1,539$1,907
Kansas$1,509$2,196
Illinois$1,493$2,387
Wisconsin$1,478$2,301
Missouri$1,468$1,867
Michigan$1,463$2,324
South Dakota$1,450$2,129
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in Iowa?

Zack Group pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $2,066 per week, followed by Trinity Staffing Group ($1,942) and American Consultants ($1,847). For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,461 per week — Zack Group pays 41% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Zack Group$2,066$2,066
Trinity Staffing Group$1,942$2,027
American Consultants$1,847$1,847
ProMed Staffing Resources B$1,786$1,786
National Staffing Solutions-Therapy$1,699$1,957
ALOIS Healthcare$1,610$1,657
Cross Country Allied$1,610$1,610
Critical Connection, inc$1,606$1,606
Prime Time Healthcare Therapy$1,600$1,600
Synergy Medical Staffing$1,590$1,617

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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