Respiratory Therapists pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for respiratory therapists is $35.94 an hour ($74,760 a year). About 910 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($82,280). Iowa ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for respiratory therapists in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.22 | $62,860 |
| 25% of workers | $31.09 | $64,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.94 | $74,760 |
| 75% of workers | $38.81 | $80,730 |
| 90% of workers | $41.59 | $86,510 |
Respiratory Therapists pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $75,650 | 200 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $75,460 | 100 |
| Iowa City | $75,110 | 150 |
| Dubuque | $74,190 | 40 |
| Cedar Rapids | $66,830 | 70 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $65,070 | 70 |
| Sioux City | $63,800 | 40 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for respiratory therapists
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +8.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 8,600 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $78,630 |
| Physical Therapists | $97,560 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,770 |
| Paramedics | $60,590 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $61,030 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,160 |
| Pharmacists | $138,860 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $81,050 |
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