The median annual wage for Physical Therapists in Ames, IA is $86,440 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $87,360.
Pay spans roughly $72,760 at the 10th percentile to $112,240 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $41.56 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as physical therapists in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $86,440 |
| Mean (annual) | $87,360 |
| Median (hourly) | $41.56 |
| 10th percentile | $72,760 |
| 90th percentile | $112,240 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.