Respiratory Therapists Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Respiratory Therapists in Iowa earn a median salary of $69,972 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -13% vs the national median of $80,450. An estimated 1,070 respiratory therapists are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $61,460 to $76,480 depending on location.
$69,972
Avg median salary in Iowa
$76,480
Highest paying metro
$61,460
Lowest paying metro
1,070
Employed in Iowa
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Respiratory Therapists salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Iowa | $76,480 | $61,310 | $80,640 | 60 |
| Southwest Iowa | $76,420 | $66,040 | $80,260 | 40 |
| Ames, IA | $76,340 | $62,460 | $81,380 | 30 |
| Des Moines, IA | $76,340 | $65,140 | $78,730 | 240 |
| Dubuque, IA | $74,190 | $66,030 | $74,190 | 40 |
| Iowa City, IA | $73,270 | $65,490 | $83,480 | 150 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $67,760 | $63,430 | $77,470 | 140 |
| Southeast Iowa | $67,020 | $62,770 | $74,310 | 110 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $64,930 | $63,070 | $77,840 | 80 |
| Northeast Iowa | $63,030 | $59,880 | $77,540 | 50 |
| Waterloo, IA | $62,420 | $60,710 | $74,330 | 80 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $61,460 | $57,460 | $71,240 | 50 |