Respiratory Therapists Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $74,190 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.67
10th percentile $64,260
90th percentile $78,040
Employed locally 40
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,260
    25th
    $66,030
    50th (median)
    $74,190
    75th
    $74,190
    90th
    $78,040

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 98% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,320
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,890
    District of Columbia $104,240
    California $102,120
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $96,620

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $70,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,300
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,740
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $48,320
    Physical Therapists $96,320
    Nurse Practitioners $130,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Dubuque, IA is $35.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.52 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Dubuque, IA is 7.8% below the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Dubuque?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,260 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,030.