Respiratory Therapist salary in Iowa
What respiratory therapists earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$74,760$35.94 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$64,670 – $80,730Top 10%: $86,510+
Jobs9100.65× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $81,270 | $39.07 | 460 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $75,650 | $36.37 | 200 |
| Iowa City, IA | $75,110 | $36.11 | 150 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $75,460 | $36.28 | 100 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $75,000 | $36.06 | 90 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $66,830 | $32.13 | 70 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $65,070 | $31.29 | 70 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $79,510 | $38.23 | 70 |
| Dubuque, IA | $74,190 | $35.67 | 40 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $63,800 | $30.67 | 40 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $65,260 | $31.38 | 40 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $79,200 | $38.08 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
South Carolina · $77,740 Kansas · $76,970 Louisiana · $75,240 Arkansas · $73,870 Kentucky · $72,750 Tennessee · $72,140
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Iowa?
Respiratory Therapists in Iowa earned a median of $74,760 a year ($35.94 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $64,670 to $80,730.
Where in Iowa do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Omaha, NE-IA at $81,270.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.