Respiratory Therapists Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $73,270 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.23
10th percentile $64,080
90th percentile $83,480
Employed locally 150
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,080
    25th
    $65,490
    50th (median)
    $73,270
    75th
    $83,480
    90th
    $83,480

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 99% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 1% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,920
    Physicians, All Other$257,340
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,960
    Pharmacists$137,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$50,310
    Physician Assistants$138,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Iowa City, IA is $35.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.59 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Iowa City, IA is 8.9% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,080 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,490.